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Best of Illini: No. 20, Clayton Fejedelem

NO. 20: Clayton Fejedelem, DB

WHY HE'S IMPORTANT: If he plays like he did at Northwestern throughout the 2015 season, the fifth-year senior (below) might get some All-Big Ten consideration. A late-season spark for the Illini in the secondary, Fejedelem took advantage of an injury to Taylor Barton before Illinois played the Wildcats, and the Lemont native delivered. In a big way. He recorded a career-high 12 tackles, seemingly finding himself around the ball at all times. He finished his first season with the Illini — he had to redshirt in 2013 after transferring from St.