Last week, former Illinois defensive back Devon Witherspoon signed a four-year, $132 million extension, becoming the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history. In the NBA, the top-earning former Illini players include Meyers Leonard with $60.15 million, Ayo Dosunmu at $135.49 million, and Deron Williams, who earned $159.49 million during his career. Williams, a key player on the 2005 national runner-up team, was selected third overall in the 2005 NBA Draft and had a successful 14-year career.
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