Irish In The NFL: Week 10
Here’s a roundup of former Notre Dame players in the NFL:
George Atkinson (2011-13), RB, Cleveland Browns
Last game: Did not record any stats against the Ravens.
2016 season: No stats at running back through 10 games.
Robert Blanton (2008-11), DB, Buffalo Bills
Last game: Had four tackles Monday night against the Seahawks.
2016 season: 34 tackles through eight games.
David Bruton (2005-08), S, Washington Redskins
2016 season: 28 tackles, one sack and two passes defended in four games. Was placed on injured reserve for a concussion.
Sheldon Day (2012-15), DL, Jacksonville Jaguars
Last game: Zero tackles against the Texans.
2016 season: Four tackles in nine games.
Tyler Eifert (2009-12), TE, Cincinnati Bengals
Last game: Three catches for 96 yards against the Giants.
2016 season: 13 catches for 207 yards and one touchdown in three games.
Matthias Farley (2011-15), S, Indianapolis Colts
Last game: Bye week.
2016 season: Four tackles through nine games.
Anthony Fasano (2002-05), TE, Tennessee Titans
Last game: One catch for nine yards and a touchdown against the Packers.
2016 season: Six catches for 54 yards and two touchdowns through nine games.
Michael Floyd (2008-11), WR, Arizona Cardinals
Last game: Five catches for 101 yards against the 49ers.
2016 season: 24 catches for 358 yards and three touchdowns through nine games.
Will Fuller (2013-15), WR, Houston Texas
Last game: Inactive (knee) against the Jaguars.
2016 season: 25 catches for 372 yards and two touchdowns through seven games. Also has a punt return TD.
Ryan Harris (2003-06), OT, Pittsburgh Steelers
2016 season: On injured reserve. After being signed in March to be the top backup tackle, he injured a leg late in a week four game against the Chiefs.
J.J. Jansen (2004-07), LS, Carolina Panthers
Last game: Started at long snapper.
Ben Koyack (2011-14), TE, Jacksonville Jaguars
Last game: Three catches for 33 yards against the Texans.
2016 season: Eight catches for 74 yards in seven games.
Zack Martin (2009-13), OL, Dallas Cowboys
Last game: Started at right guard against the Steelers.
2016 season: Nine starts in nine games.
Troy Niklas (2011-13), TE, Arizona Cardinals
2016 season: One catch in three games. Was placed on injured reserve with a wrist injury, likely ending his season.
Romeo Okwara (2012-15), DL, New York Giants
Last game: Two tackles against the Bengals.
2016 season: Six tackles through nine games. Also blocked a punt.
C.J. Prosise (2012-15), RB, Seattle Seahawks
Last game: Rushed 17 times for 66 yards and caught seven passes for 87 yards in his first career start.
2016 season: 26 rushes for 96 yards and 15 catches for 203 yards through 10 games.
Theo Riddick (2009-12), RB, Detroit Lions
Last game: Bye week.
2016 season: 75 rushes for 297 yards and a touchdown plus 35 catches for 273 yards and four scores through nine games.
Kyle Rudolph (2008-10), TE, Minnesota Vikings
Last game: Five catches for 69 yards and a touchdown against the Redskins.
2016 season: 37 catches for 392 yards and five touchdowns through nine games.
KeiVarae Russell (2012-15), CB, Cincinnati Bengals
Last game: Inactive against the Giants.
2016 season: No stats through nine games.
Harrison Smith (2007-11), S, Minnesota Vikings
Last game: Seven tackles and one pass defended against the Redskins.
2016 season: 63 tackles, one sack and two passes defended through nine games.
Ronnie Stanley (2012-15), OL, Baltimore Ravens
Last game: Started at left tackle.
2016 season: Five starts this season.
John Sullivan (2004-07), OL, Washington Redskins
Last game: Backup center against the Vikings.
2016 season: Signed seven weeks ago by the Redskins.
Golden Tate (2007-09), WR, Detroit Lions
Last game: Bye week.
2016 season: 49 catches for 513 yards and two touchdowns through nine games.
Manti Te'o (2009-12), LB, San Diego Chargers
2016 season: 17 tackles in three games. Will miss the remainder of this season due to a torn Achilles.
Stephon Tuitt (2011-13), DE, Pittsburgh Steelers
Last game: Three tackles and a sack against the Cowboys.
2016 season: 36 tackles, one sack, one forced fumble and one pass defended through nine games.
Chris Watt (2009-13), OL, San Diego Chargers
2016 season: Opened the season on the Chargers’ reserve PUP list.
Sam Young (2006-09), OL, Miami Dolphins
Last game: Inactive against the Chargers.
2016 season: Signed on Oct. 11. Has played in one game with the Dolphins.
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