Power Poll: Deron is No. 1

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Power poll

Which former Illini is the best at his current sport? Here is our list based on his impact in the game today:

1. Deron Williams NBA Utah Jazz star and Olympic gold medalist among top couple point guards in the league

2. Steve Stricker PGA By finishing 52nd at the British Open, he moved past Tiger Woods to the top of FedEx Cup standings

3. Dave Diehl NFL Super Bowl champion in the middle of a $31 million contract with the Giants

4. Pierre Thomas NFL Rising star, who signed with Saints as a free agent, has made Reggie Bush a situational player

5. Kelvin Hayden NFL Super Bowl winner signed $43 million deal with Colts during the offseason

These five are hoping to join the list:

Vontae Davis NFL Miami's first-round pick could jump into starting lineup in his rookie season

Ella Masar WPS Urbana native showed promise before injury in her first season with Chicago Red Stars

D.A. Points PGA In his second try on the tour, he has made $957,874 and guaranteed full exemption for 2010

Rajeev Ram ATP Winning Hall of Fame Championship moved him to 108th in world rankings

Chris Robinson MLB Catcher hitting better than .300 in his first season for Cubs' Class AAA team

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