Irish In The NFL: Week 17
Here’s a roundup of former Notre Dame players in the NFL:
George Atkinson (2011-13), RB, Cleveland Browns
Last game: Had seven carries for 34 yards and one touchdown in a 27-24 loss to Pittsburgh.
2016 season: His action against Pittsburgh gave him the first stats of the season: seven carries, 34 yards and one TD.
Robert Blanton (2008-11), DB, Buffalo Bills
2016 season: 35 tackles in 10 games. Finished the season on injured reserve.
Sergio Brown (2006-09), S, Buffalo Bills
Last game: Active but did not record any stats against the Jets.
2016 season: Three total tackles in eight games.
David Bruton (2005-08), S, Washington Redskins
2016 season: 28 tackles, one sack and two passes defended in four games. Finished the season on injured reserve.
Sheldon Day (2012-15), DL, Jacksonville Jaguars
Last game: Had one tackle in 24-20 loss to Indianapolis.
2016 season: Finished the season with six total tackles and one sack.
Tyler Eifert (2009-12), TE, Cincinnati Bengals
2016 season: 29 catches for 394 yards and five touchdowns in eight games. Finished the season on injured reserve.
Matthias Farley (2011-15), S, Indianapolis Colts
Last game: Had two tackles in a 24-20 win over Jacksonville.
2016 season: Eight total tackles.
Anthony Fasano (2002-05), TE, Tennessee Titans
Last game: Did not record any stats in 24-17 win over Houston.
2016 season: Eight catches for 83 yards and two touchdowns.
Michael Floyd (2008-11), WR, New England Patriots
Last game: Had three receptions, 36 yards and one touchdown in 35-14 win over Miami.
2016 season: 37 catches for 488 yards and five touchdowns in 2016. Will be in the postseason.
Will Fuller (2013-15), WR, Houston Texas
Last game: Had three receptions for 24 yards in 24-17 loss to Tennessee.
2016 season: 47 catches for 635 yards and two touchdowns in 15 games played. Will be in the postseason.
Ryan Harris (2003-06), OT, Pittsburgh Steelers
2016 season: Injured reserve.
J.J. Jansen (2004-07), LS, Carolina Panthers
Last game: Started at long snapper against Tampa Bay.
TJ Jones (2010-13), WR, Detroit Lions
Last game: Had one catch for 35 yards in 31-24 loss to Green Bay.
2016 season: Five catches for 93 yards in three games. Will be in the postseason.
Ben Koyack (2011-14), TE, Jacksonville Jaguars
Last game: Had three receptions for 25 yards and one touchdown in 24-20 loss to Indianapolis.
2016 season: Finished with 19 catches for 161 yards and one touchdown in 14 games.
Zack Martin (2009-13), OL, Dallas Cowboys
Last game: Started at right guard against the Eagles.
2016 season: 16 starts in 16 games. Will be in the postseason.
Troy Niklas (2011-13), TE, Arizona Cardinals
2016 season: Injured reserve.
Romeo Okwara (2012-15), DL, New York Giants
Last game: Played but did not record any stats against the Redskins.
2016 season: 25 tackles, one sack and two passes broken up through 16 games. Also blocked a punt. Will be in the postseason.
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: Inactive against the 49ers.
2016 season: 92 rushes for 357 yards and a touchdown, plus 53 catches for 371 yards and five scores, in 12 games played.
Kyle Rudolph (2008-10), TE, Minnesota Vikings
Last game: Had 11 catches for 117 yards and a touchdown in 38-10 win over Chicago.
2016 season: 83 catches for 840 yards and seven touchdowns in 2016.
KeiVarae Russell (2012-15), CB, Cincinnati Bengals
Last game: Had a pass defended and an interception in 27-10 win over Baltimore.
2016 season: One tackle, one pass defended and an INT in 2016.
Harrison Smith (2007-11), S, Minnesota Vikings
Last game: Had three tackles in 38-10 win over Chicago.
2016 season: 69 total tackles, two sacks and two passes defended in 13 games.
Ronnie Stanley (2012-15), OL, Baltimore Ravens
Last game: Started at left tackle against the Bengals.
2016 season: 12 starts in 16 games.
John Sullivan (2004-07), OL, Washington Redskins
Last game: Appeared against the Giants.
2016 season: Saw varying levels of playing time.
Golden Tate (2007-09), WR, Detroit Lions
Last game: Had six receptions, 77 yards and one touchdown, as well as one carry for seven yards in 31-24 loss to Green Bay.
2016 season: 91 catches for 1,077 yards and four touchdowns in the regular season. Will be in the postseason.
Manti Te'o (2009-12), LB, San Diego Chargers
2016 season: 17 tackles in three games. Finished the season on injured reserve.
Stephon Tuitt (2011-13), DE, Pittsburgh Steelers
Last game: Inactive with a knee injury against the Bengals.
2016 season: 37 tackles, 3.5 sacks, one forced fumble and three passes defended in the regular season. Will be in the postseason.
Ishaq Williams (2011-13), DE, New York Giants
Last game: Inactive against the Redskins.
2016 season: Has not appeared in a game for the Giants. Will be in the postseason.
Sam Young (2006-09), OL, Miami Dolphins
Last game: Appeared in 35-14 loss to New England
2016 season: Signed Oct. 11 and has played in four games with the Dolphins. Will be in the postseason.
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