Irish In The Pros: NFL Postseason, NBA & NHL Updates

The NFL playoffs continue to roll on and a few former Notre Dame players remain alive in their team’s quest for a Super Bowl.

Updates from the NFL postseason, NBA and NHL can be found below.

• Michael Floyd (Played at Notre Dame from 2008-11), WR, Minnesota Vikings: Did not catch a pass in a 29-24 win over the New Orleans Saints in the divisional round of the playoffs … The Vikings will face the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship Game on Sunday … Hauled in 10 passes for 78 yards in 11 regular season games.

• Ben Koyack (2011-14), TE, Jacksonville Jaguars: Had one reception for 21 yards in a 45-42 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in the divisional round … The Jaguars will face the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship Game on Sunday … In the regular season, caught just five passes for 38 yards and no touchdowns while playing in all 16 games.

• Kyle Rudolph (2008-10), TE, Minnesota Vikings: Caught five passes for 28 yards in a 29-24 win over the New Orleans Saints in the divisional round of the playoffs … The Vikings will face the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship Game on Sunday … Caught 57 passes for 532 yards and eight touchdowns while starting all 16 contests during the regular season.

• Harrison Smith (2007-11), S, Minnesota Vikings: Had seven total tackles, including a sack, in a 29-24 win over the New Orleans Saints in the divisional round of the playoffs … The Vikings will face the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship Game on Sunday … Finished the regular season with 16 starts, 78 tackles and five interceptions.

• Manti Te’o (2009-12), LB, New Orleans Saints: Led the team in tackles with 10, including a sack, in a 29-24 loss to the Minnesota Vikings in the divisional round of the playoffs … In his first season in New Orleans, he registered 62 tackles in regular season while starting 10 of the 16 games he saw action in.

• Stephon Tuitt (2011-13), DE, Pittsburgh Steelers: Totaled three tackles in a 45-42 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in the divisional round of the playoffs … Finished the regular season with 25 tackles and three sacks while starting all 12 games he played in.

• Tyler Eifert (Played at Notre Dame from 2009-12), TE, Cincinnati Bengals: Missed most of the season after suffering a back injury … Caught four passes for 46 yards in two games played.

• Anthony Fasano (2002-05), TE, Miami Dolphins: Finished the season with 12 catches for 107 yards and one touchdown while playing all 16 contests and making seven starts.

• Will Fuller (2013-15), WR, Houston Texans: In 10 games played, made 50 catches for 423 yards and seven touchdowns.

• J.J. Jansen (2004-07), LS, Carolina Panthers: Handled the team’s long snapping duties in all 16 games.

• TJ Jones (2010-13), WR, Detroit Lions: Caught 30 passes for 399 yards and a touchdown in 14 games.

• DeShone Kizer (2014-16), QB, Cleveland Browns: Made 15 starts and threw for 2,894 yards (which led all rookies) for 11 touchdowns and 22 interceptions … Added 419 yards and five scores on 77 rushing attempts.

• Nick Martin (2011-15), OL, Houston Texans: Started in 14 games before having his season cut short by an injury.

• Zack Martin (2009-13), OL, Dallas Cowboys: Started all 16 games for the fourth straight campaign.

• Troy Niklas (2011-13), TE, Arizona Cardinals: Played in 15 games and made 11 starts, and notched 11 receptions for 132 yards and a touchdown.

• C.J. Prosise (2012-15), RB, Seattle Seahawks: Rushed for 23 yards on 11 carries and caught six passes for 87 yards in five games played … Finished the season on injured reserve.

• Theo Riddick (2009-12), RB, Detroit Lions: Played in all 16 games with five starts, and rushed for 286 yards and three scores on 84 rushes … Also caught 53 passes for 444 yards and two touchdowns.

• Ronnie Stanley (2012-15), OT, Baltimore Ravens: Started 15 games for the Ravens.

• John Sullivan (2003-07), C, Los Angeles Rams: Started 15 games for the Rams.

• Golden Tate (2007-09), WR, Detroit Lions: Finished the year with 92 receptions for 1,003 yards and five touchdowns in 16 games played.

• Sam Young (2006-09), OT, Miami Dolphins: Made six starts and played in 10 games.

• Sheldon Day (Played at Notre Dame from 2012-15), DL, San Francisco 49ers: Played in six games off the bench for Jacksonville, and also saw action as a reserve in six contests with the 49ers after changing teams … Totaled 19 tackles and two sacks.

• Matthias Farley (2011-15), DB, Indianapolis Colts: Made 98 tackles and intercepted two passes with making 15 starts in 16 games played.

• Cole Luke (2013-16), CB, Carolina Panthers: Did not see any game action during the regular season after ending up on injured reserve.

• Romeo Okwara (2012-15), DE, New York Giants: Missed most of the season with an injury … Posted three tackles in five games.

• James Onwualu (2013-16), LB, Los Angeles Chargers: Had eight combined tackles in nine games played as a rookie … Finished the year on the practice squad.

• Isaac Rochell (2013-16), DT, Los Angeles Chargers: Finished his rookie season with four tackles and one sack in three games played.

• KeiVarae Russell (2012-15), CB, Cincinnati Bengals: In eight games played, he compiled nine tackles.

• Jaylon Smith (2013-15), LB, Dallas Cowboys: Played in all 16 games with six starts after missing his rookies campaign due to his knee injury, and notched 81 tackles and one sack.

• Ishaq Williams (2011-14), DE, New York Giants: Was placed on season-ending injured reserve before seeing any game action in the regular season.

Through Jan. 16

• Pat Connaughton (Played at Notre Dame from 2011-15), G, Portland Trail Blazers: Has started five games for the Blazers while playing in all 44 contests … Averaging 6.6 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 20.0 minutes per night.

• Jerian Grant (2011-15), G, Chicago Bulls: Started in 15 of 44 games this season for the Bulls … Averaging 7.8 points, 4.7 assists and 2.3 rebounds per contest … Shooting 41.2 percent from the field.

NBA G League

• V.J. Beachem (2013-17), F, Los Angeles Lakers: Has played in 26 games and made 15 starts for the Los Angeles Lakers’ affiliate … Averaging 8.5 points and 2.3 rebounds in 21.0 minutes per contest … Shooting 43.3 percent from the floor and 38.8 percent from three-point range.

• Jack Cooley (2009-13), F, Reno Bighorns: Has made 11 starts and seen action in 18 contests with the Sacramento Kings’ affiliate … Averaging 15.3 points and 8.6 rebounds in 24.0 minutes per game … Shooting 58.1 percent from the field … Was briefly recalled to the NBA by the Kings Jan. 5, but did not play in a game … Will likely continue to go back-and-forth between NBA and G-League.

• Demetrius Jackson (2013-16), G, Delaware 87ers: Played in 12 games for the Houston Rockets, and averaged 5.3 minutes, 0.7 points and 0.9 rebounds per game before being signed to a two-way contract by the Philadelphia 76ers … Has not played with the 76ers and will begin with their G-League affiliate in Delaware … In 17 games with the Rio Grande Vipers (Houston’s G-League affiliate), put up 15.9 points, 3.8 rebounds and 4.2 assists in 30.5 minutes of action per outing.

Through Jan. 16

• Anders Bjork (Played at Notre Dame from 2014-17), F, Boston Bruins: Scored 12 total points with four goals and eight assists in 28 games.

• Ian Cole (2007-10), D Pittsburgh Penguins: Has seven total points in 36 games played, scoring two goal and recording five assists.

• Stephen Johns (2010-14), D, Dallas Stars: Recorded five goals and four assists for nine total points in 43 games played.

• Anders Lee (2010-13), F, New York Islanders: Fourth on the team in total points (41) with 26 goals and 15 assists … His 26 goals lead the team.

• Kyle Palmieri (2009-10) F, New Jersey Devils: In 24 games played, has scored eight goals and notched eight assists for 16 total points.

• Bryan Rust (2010-14), F, Pittsburgh Penguins: Notched 18 total points in 38 games played, with four goals and 14 assists.

• Riley Sheahan (2009-12), F, Pittsburgh Penguins: Did not score a point with the Detroit Red Wings before being traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins … Has scored four goals and 10 assists in 37 games in Pittsburgh.

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