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

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The NFL season is about to come to an end and the remaining former Irish stars have finished their respective 2017 campaigns.

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

NFL POSTSEASON

• Michael Floyd (Played at Notre Dame from 2008-11), WR, Minnesota Vikings: Did not catch a pass in a 38-7 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship.

Hauled in 10 passes for 78 yards in 11 regular season games.

• Ben Koyack (2011-14), TE, Jacksonville Jaguars: Did not record a catch in a 24-20 loss to the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship.

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: Recorded one catch for 25 yards and a touchdown in a 38-7 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship.

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: Registered six total tackles in a 38-7 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship.

Finished the regular season with 16 starts, 78 tackles and five interceptions.

NFL OFFENSE

• 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.

NFL DEFENSE

• 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.

• Manti Te’o (2009-12), LB, New Orleans Saints: 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: Finished the regular season with 25 tackles and three sacks while starting all 12 games he played in.

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

NBA UPDATES

Through Jan. 22

• Pat Connaughton (Played at Notre Dame from 2011-15), G, Portland Trail Blazers: Has started five games for the Blazers while playing in all 47 contests … Averaging 6.4 points, 2.2 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 19.9 minutes per night.

• Jerian Grant (2011-15), G, Chicago Bulls: Started in 17 of 47 games this season for the Bulls … Averaging 8.0 points, 4.8 assists and 2.4 rebounds per contest … Shooting 42.2 percent from the field.

NBA G League

• V.J. Beachem (2013-17), F, Los Angeles Lakers: Has played in 28 games and made 15 starts for the Los Angeles Lakers’ affiliate … Averaging 8.8 points and 2.4 rebounds in 21.2 minutes per contest … Shooting 42.6 percent from the floor and 38.8 percent from three-point range.

• Jack Cooley (2009-13), F, Sacramento Kings: Has made 14 starts and seen action in 21 contests with the Sacramento Kings’ affiliate … Averaging 16.0 points and 8.8 rebounds in 24.8 minutes per game … Shooting 58.0 percent from the field.

• Demetrius Jackson (2013-16), G, Philadelphia 76ers: 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 played just one game for the team’s G-League affiliate scoring 16 points and adding four assists … In 17 total G-League games, averaging 15.9 points, 3.8 rebounds and 4.2 assists in 30.5 minutes of action per outing.

NHL UPDATES

Through Jan. 22

• 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.

• Vinnie Hinostroza (2013-2015), C Chicago Blackhawks: In 17 games played, has scored three goals and six assists for nine total points.

• Stephen Johns (2010-14), D, Dallas Stars: Recorded five goals and five assists for 10 total points in 45 games played.

• Anders Lee (2010-13), F, New York Islanders: Fourth on the team in total points (42) with 27 goals and 15 assists … His 27 goals lead the team.

• Kyle Palmieri (2009-10) F, New Jersey Devils: In 27 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 40 games in Pittsburgh.

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