
Travon Bellamy was a steady, tough Illinois secondary piece
Travon Bellamy’s Illinois profile is that of a reliable, physical defensive back who earned real production: in the 2010 season, he played in all 13 games, started regularly, and finished third on the team with 70 tackles. Earlier Illinois notes also show he handled bigger workloads when needed, including a nine-tackle game versus Penn State in the 2008 season. The big takeaway: Bellamy’s value was consistency, willingness to tackle, and durability after a shoulder issue early in his career—exactly the kind of gritty, no-drama DB coaches trust.