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Irish In The NFL: Week 13

Golden Tate had 145 receiving yards and a touchdown agains the Saints in Week 13.
Golden Tate had 145 receiving yards and a touchdown agains the Saints in Week 13. (USA Today Sports)

Here’s a roundup of former Notre Dame players in the NFL:

George Atkinson (2011-13), RB, Cleveland Browns

Last game: Bye week.

2016 season: No stats at running back through 12 games.

Robert Blanton (2008-11), DB, Buffalo Bills

2016 season: 35 tackles in 10 games. Placed on injured reserve with a foot injury.

Sergio Brown (2006-09), S, Buffalo Bills

Last game: Had one tackle against the Raiders.

2016 season: Four tackles in four 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 due to a concussion.

Sheldon Day (2012-15), DL, Jacksonville Jaguars

Last game: Zero tackles against the Broncos.

2016 season: Four tackles in 12 games.

Tyler Eifert (2009-12), TE, Cincinnati Bengals

Last game: Caught two passes for 25 yards and a touchdown against the Eagles.

2016 season: 23 catches for 337 yards and three touchdowns in six games.

Matthias Farley (2011-15), S, Indianapolis Colts

Last game: One tackle against the Jets.

2016 season: Seven tackles through 12 games.

Anthony Fasano (2002-05), TE, Tennessee Titans

Last game: Bye week.

2016 season: Six catches for 54 yards and two touchdowns through 11 games.

Michael Floyd (2008-11), WR, Arizona Cardinals

Last game: Three catches for 18 yards and a touchdown against the Redskins.

2016 season: 31 catches for 428 yards and four touchdowns through 12 games.

Will Fuller (2013-15), WR, Houston Texas

Last game: Had five catches for 59 yards against the Packers.

2016 season: 35 catches for 508 yards and two touchdowns through 10 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 against the Chiefs in week four.

J.J. Jansen (2004-07), LS, Carolina Panthers

Last game: Started at long snapper.

T.J. Jones (2010-13), WR, Detroit Lions

Last game: Three catches for 49 yards against the Saints.

2016 season: Three catches for 49 yards in one game. Signed one day before the game.

Ben Koyack (2011-14), TE, Jacksonville Jaguars

Last game: One catch for four yards against the Broncos.

2016 season: 11 catches for 103 yards in 10 games.

Zack Martin (2009-13), OL, Dallas Cowboys

Last game: Started at right guard against the Vikings.

2016 season: 12 starts in 12 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 Steelers.

2016 season: 12 tackles and one pass broken up through 12 games. Also blocked a punt.

C.J. Prosise (2012-15), RB, Seattle Seahawks

Last game: Out with a scapula fracture.

2016 season: 30 rushes for 172 yards and and a touchdown, plus 17 catches for 208 yards, in six games played.

Theo Riddick (2009-12), RB, Detroit Lions

Last game: Had four carries for nine yards and five receptions for 15 yards and a touchdown against the Saints.

2016 season: 92 rushes for 357 yards and a touchdown, plus 53 catches for 371 yards and five scores, through 12 games.

Trevor Robinson (2008-11), OL, Atlanta Falcons

Last game: Inactive against the Chiefs.

2016 season: Signed in the week leading up to Sunday. Started 13 games last season for the Chargers.

Kyle Rudolph (2008-10), TE, Minnesota Vikings

Last game: Six catches for 45 yards against the Cowboys.

2016 season: 54 catches for 513 yards and five touchdowns through 12 games.

KeiVarae Russell (2012-15), CB, Cincinnati Bengals

Last game: Did not record any stats against the Eagles.

2016 season: No stats through 12 games.

Harrison Smith (2007-11), S, Minnesota Vikings

Last game: Five tackles against the Cowboys.

2016 season: 84 tackles, two sacks and two passes defended through 12 games.

Ronnie Stanley (2012-15), OL, Baltimore Ravens

Last game: Started at left tackle against the Dolphins.

2016 season: Eight starts this season.

John Sullivan (2004-07), OL, Washington Redskins

Last game: Backup center against the Cowboys.

2016 season: Signed 10 weeks ago by the Redskins.

Golden Tate (2007-09), WR, Detroit Lions

Last game: Eight catches for 145 yards and a touchdown against the Saints.

2016 season: 65 catches for 762 yards and three touchdowns through 12 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: One tackle against the Giants.

2016 season: 35 tackles, 3.5 sacks, one forced fumble and one pass defended through 12 games.

Sam Young (2006-09), OL, Miami Dolphins

Last game: Backup left tackle against the Ravens.

2016 season: Signed on Oct. 11. Has played in three games with the Dolphins.

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