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Some draft experts questioned the Broncos taking Bryant in the third round. Looks like the Broncos did their homework. His career arc with Denver is starting to look a lot like his ascension with the Illini. It looks like he's building a lot of trust with Nix. Really happy for PB!
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Heck, the Bucs are making the case Simeon should be in the NFL Hall of Fame. Link
3 Pro Bowls, 1 Super Bowl ring and 122 sacks is solid resume. He was a bit of a specialist, but his pass rushing stats compare favorably to peers who have made it in. Not a diehard NFL history guy, but as an Illini fan I'll approve it.
Spoon with a fumble recovery and an INT!
Pat Bryant with another nice showing, 4 catches for 32 yards. Now up to 305 yards on the season (fourth on the team).
def a real uptick in usage over past month
Unfortunately he hurt his hamstring and is most likely out this week.
Dan
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Illini in the NFL | Week 14 - University of Illinois Athletics
Stats and notes from former Illini in the NFL during Week 14 of the 2025 season.
According to the box score…and my own eyes, Spoon also had a fumble recovery in addition to the INT. 
Over 100 from scrimmage as well. Not sure his contract situation but he seems to setting himself up well. Such a limit for RBs. Hope he can get at least one big payday.
PB13 just got utterly dropped.
Hope he's okay.
Edit to add: They are putting him on a stretcher and immobilizing his neck.
Hope he's okay.
Edit to add: They are putting him on a stretcher and immobilizing his neck.
Garbage playcall down 2 TDs with 30 sec to go. Bo Nix threw a hospital ball and Pat is carted off strapped to the cart.Pat Bryant just took a massive shot and carted off the field
Hope hes okay
"The exact nature of Bryant's injury has yet to be revealed, but James Palmer of The Athletic reports that Bryant left the stadium in an ambulance..."
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