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Northwestern in the NFL, Week 12: Turkey Day Special

On a day where many Americans gathered around their dining room tables with loved ones, two Northwestern alums made their presence known on the gridiron. Later on in the holiday weekend, many other former Wildcats joined in the fray. Here is this week’s look at Northwestern in the NFL:

Godwin Igwebuike: Detroit Lions, RB/KR

The former NU safety saw an enhanced role in the atrocity that was Bears vs. Lions on Thanksgiving when regular starter D’Andre Swift went down early for Detroit and did not return.