The biggest highlight by any Illini in the NFL probably came Sunday night, when rookie safety Kerby Joseph (of the Lions) picked off Aaron Rodgers and sealed the Packers fate, sending them home for the postseason.
But Joseph’s Lions also aren’t going to the playoffs after the Seahawks won on Sunday.
However, there are some Illini who will be competing for a Super Bowl over the next month.
Ted Karras
Karras, who notably won a pair of Lombardis with the Tom Brady Patriots, is now snapping the ball to Joe Burrow on the Bengals.