Former Illinois safety Tavon Wilson is enjoying a breakout season for Detroit. Wide receiver Geronimo Allison won't forget his first NFL catch. And cornerback Michael Jordan makes it four Missouri Western players on active rosters in the NFL. Here's an update on players from the University of Illinois and other regional colleges in the NFL:
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JEFF ALLEN Houston OG
Missed Week 6 contest vs. Indianapolis with concussion, but has started 9 other games at right guard. Started 36 games in 4 years with Kansas City before signing as free-agent with Texans this past offseason.