Illinois Football: Five Former Illini In The NFL Who Have Had Successful Careers

5) Brandon Lloyd

Oct 2, 2011; Green Bay, WI, USA; Denver Broncos wide receiver Brandon Lloyd (84) talks with Green Bay Packers wide receiver Donald Driver (80) at Lambeau Field. The Packers defeated the Broncos 49-23. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports

Lloyd was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the second round of the 2003 NFL Draft. He has played ten season in the NFL for six teams. Lloyd would play seven seasons as a pro before his best season in the NFL.

In 2010, as a member of the Denver Broncos, Lloyd made his only Pro Bowl and only All-Pro team while leading the entire NFL in receiving yards that year with 1,448. The season was also Llloyd’s only season in which he had over 1,000 receiving yards.

After his successful 2010 season, Lloyd was traded to the St. Louis Rams. Since then, he has played with both the St. Louis Rams and the New England Patriots. He was released by the Pats this past March and is currently trying to find another job with a NFL team.

Overall, Brandon Lloyd has recorded 384 receptions, 5,695 receiving yards, and 35 receiving yards during his NFL career.