Which Illinois Fighting Illini football players were chosen in NFL Draft? Here's the full list
The 2024 NFL Draft was Thursday through Saturday and several University of Illinois football players will soon begin their careers at the next level.
Here's a look at where Illini prospects were selected in this year's NFL Draft, along with those signed as undrafted free agents after the draft.
The 6-foot-2, 295 pound Newton is the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year. He was drafted by the Washington Commanders in the second round with the 36th overall pick.
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The 6-foot-5, 320-pound was taken by the Arizona Cardinals with the 71st overall pick in the third round.
The 6-foot-5, 270 pound was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the third round with the 82nd overall pick.
The 6-foot-2, 200-pound was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the sixth round with the 187th overall pick.
The 5-foot-10, 185-pounder signed as an undrafted free agent with the .
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The 6-foot-5, 300-pounder signed as an undrafted free agent with the .
The 6-footer with the Atlanta Falcons.
The 6-foot-2, 320-pounder signed as an undrafted free agent with the .
The 6-foot-1, 230-pounder signed as an undrafted free agent the .
The Danville, Illinois, native is a 6-foot-6, 315-pounder and a projected seventh-round pick.