OXFORD, Miss. – Here at OleMissSports.com, we are proud to update Rebel fans on the status of our former players who lace up their cleats on Sundays in the NFL. The Ole Miss football program continues to shine in the professional league with 31 former Rebels on NFL rosters (practice squads included), including star wideouts A.J. Brown, D.K. Metcalf and Elijah Moore.
This past week, wide receiver A.J. Brown recorded 130 receiving yards, setting a new all-time NFL record with his sixth straight game with more than 125 yards through the air. His 939 receiving yards this year rank second in the league.
Linebacker Sam Williams also came up big this week. In the Cowboys’ 43-20 win over the Rams, Williams blocked a punt out of the back of the end zone for a safety.
Overall, 20 alumni played for Week 8 of competition. Here’s a rundown of how each NFL Rebel performed:
#34 Brandon Bolden | RB | Las Vegas Raiders
Appeared on 23 snaps for special teams in Week 8.
#64 Nick Broeker | OG | Houston Texans
Did not see any action in Week 8.
#11 A.J. Brown | WR | Philadelphia Eagles
Caught eight passes for 130 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Eagles in their 38-31 win over the Commanders, setting a new NFL record for consecutive games with at least 125 yards receiving (6).
#21 Zach Evans | RB | Los Angeles Rams
Did not see any action in Week 8.
#17 Evan Engram | TE | Jacksonville Jaguars
Set a season-high in catches and yards with 10 receptions for 88 yards.
Evan Engram gets a first down and much more on 1st and 20.
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#24 AJ Finley | S | Los Angeles Chargers
Played 13 snaps in a win against the Bears.
#21 Mike Hilton | CB | Cincinnati Bengals
Recorded four tackles, including one tackle for loss.
Mike Hilton was a MONSTER yesterday for the #Bengals in the 31-17 win over the 49ers.
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— Willie Lutz (@willie_lutz) October 30, 2023
#18 Malik Heath | WR | Green Bay Packers
Did not see any action in Week 8.
#94 Benito Jones | DT | Detroit Lions
Started at defensive tackle in Week 8, playing for 33 snaps.
#97 D.J. Jones | DT | Denver Broncos
Started at nose tackle, playing 29 snaps and recording one tackle in a win over the Chiefs.
#31 Jaylon Jones | CB | Chicago Bears
Competed on 32 snaps for the Bears, recording one tackle.
#33 Deane Leonard | CB | Los Angeles Chargers
Played 26 snaps in Week 8.
#14 D.K. Metcalf | WR | Seattle Seahawks
Recorded five catches for 67 yards in a win over the Browns.
#15 Jonathan Mingo | WR | Carolina Panthers
Hauled in four passes for a career-high 62 yards in a win against the Texans.
#8 Elijah Moore | WR | Cleveland Browns
Caught two passes for 30 yards, adding 23 punt return yards.
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— NFL (@NFL) October 29, 2023
#70 Royce Newman | OL | Green Bay Packers
Appeared for three snaps on special teams.
#93 Mark Robinson | LB | Pittsburgh Steelers
Appeared for 18 snaps on special teams in week 8.
#95 Tavius Robinson | OLB | Baltimore Ravens
Saw 35 snaps in the Ravens’ win against the Cardinals, recording two tackles.
#78 Laremy Tunsil | OT | Houston Texans
Started at left tackle for the Texans, playing all 58 snaps.
#54 Sam Williams | DE | Dallas Cowboys
Recorded two tackles and blocked a punt for a safety in a 43-20 win over the Rams.
Cowboys block the punt for a safety!
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INJURED RESERVE
Marquis Haynes Sr. | OLB | Carolina Panthers
Dawson Knox | TE | Buffalo Bills
Kenny Yeboah | TE | New York Jets
PRACTICE SQUAD
Mason Brooks | OT/OG | Washington Commanders
Ben Brown | AND | Seattle Seahawks
Chance Campbell | ILB | Tennessee Titans
Snoop Conner | RB | Jacksonville Jaguars
DeMarquis Gates | LB | Chicago Bears
Otis Reese IV | LB | Tennessee Titans
Braylon Sanders | WR | Miami Dolphins
Laquon Treadwell | WR | Baltimore Ravens
2023-10-31 20:27:12
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