Here's a look at how former Notre Dame athletes are doing in their respective professional leagues.
• Tyler Eifert (2009-12), TE, Cincinnati Bengals: Out for the season after suffering a back injury.
• Anthony Fasano (2002-05), TE, Miami Dolphins: Did not catch a pass in a 30-20 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
• Michael Floyd (2008-11), WR, Minnesota Vikings: Caught two passes for eight yards in a 24-17 win over the Los Angeles Rams.
• Will Fuller (2013-15), WR, Houston Texans: Did not play due to cracked ribs.
• J.J. Jansen (2004-07), LS, Carolina Panthers: Will once again handle all the team’s long snapping duties in 2017.
• TJ Jones (2010-13), WR, Detroit Lions: Hauled in four catches for 55 yards in a 27-24 win over the Chicago Bears … Has 24 catches for 347 yards in 10 games.
• DeShone Kizer (2014-16), QB, Cleveland Browns: Completed 16 of 32 passes for 179 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions in a 19-7 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars.
• Ben Koyack (2011-14), TE, Jacksonville Jaguars: Did not catch a pass in a 19-7 win over the Cleveland Browns.
• Nick Martin (2011-15), OL, Houston Texans: Continues to play every offensive snap at center for the Texans.
• Zack Martin (2009-13), OL, Dallas Cowboys: Started at right guard in a 37-9 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.
• Troy Niklas (2011-13), TE, Arizona Cardinals: Did not record a catch in a 31-21 loss to the Houston Texans.
• C.J. Prosise (2012-15), RB, Seattle Seahawks: On injured reserve.
• Theo Riddick (2009-12), RB, Detroit Lions: Led the team with 35 rushing yards on nine carries in a 27-24 win over the Chicago Bears. Also caught one pass for four yards.
• Kyle Rudolph (2008-10), TE, Minnesota Vikings: Caught five passes for 58 yards in a 24-7 win over the Los Angeles Rams … Recorded 42 receptions for 366 yards and three touchdowns this season.
• Ronnie Stanley (2012-15), OT, Baltimore Ravens: Did not play in a 23-0 win over the Green Bay Packers.
• John Sullivan (2003-07), C, Los Angeles Rams: Started at center in a 24-17 loss to the Minnesota Vikings.
• Golden Tate (2007-09), WR, Detroit Lions: Caught three passes for 32 yards in a 27-24 loss to the Chicago Bears.
• Sam Young (2006-09), OT, Miami Dolphins: Played 32 total snaps in 30-20 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
• Sheldon Day (2012-15), DL, Jacksonville Jaguars: Was cut by the Jacksonville Jaguars, but claimed by the San Francisco 49ers on waivers.
• Matthias Farley (2011-15), DB, Indianapolis Colts: Had a bye.
• Cole Luke (2013-16), CB, Carolina Panthers: Had a bye.
• Romeo Okwara (2012-15), DE, New York Giants: Will miss the rest of the year with a knee injury.
• James Onwualu (2013-16), LB, Los Angeles Chargers: Did not play in a 54-24 win over the Buffalo Bills.
• Isaac Rochell (2013-16), DT, Los Angeles Chargers: Rochell was waived by the Chargers to make room on the 53-man roster. He has signed with the team's practice squad.
• KeiVarae Russell (2012-15), CB, Cincinnati Bengals: Recorded a blocked field goal during a 20-17 win over the Denver Broncos … Has five tackles in five games played.
• Harrison Smith (2007-11), S, Minnesota Vikings: Totaled two tackles in a 24-17 win over the Los Angeles Rams.
• Jaylon Smith (2013-15), LB, Dallas Cowboys: Recorded four tackles in a 37-9 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.
• Manti Te’o (2009-12), LB, New Orleans Saints: Notched four tackles in a 34-31 win over the Washington Redskins.
• Stephon Tuitt (2011-13), DE, Pittsburgh Steelers: Notched a sack and three total tackles in a 40-17 win over the Tennessee Titans … Has 13 total tackles and two sacks in six games this season.
• Ishaq Williams (2011-14), DE, New York Giants: On season-ending injured reserve.
• Pat Connaughton (2011-2015), G, Portland Trailblazers: In 17 games so far, Connaughton is averaging 5.9 points and 2.3 rebounds in 18.8 minutes per night. Shooting 42.5 percent from the field including 42.3 percent behind the arc.
• Jerian Grant (2011-2015), G, Chicago Bulls: Started all 14 games for the Bulls so far this season. Averaging 7.9 points, 3.4 rebounds, 5.6 assists. Shooting 35.4 percent from the field.
• Demetrius Jackson (2013-2016), G, Houston Rockets: In 11 games played this season out of 15, Jackson is averaging 5.5 minutes played scoring 0.7 points and grabbing 1.0 rebounds.
NBA G-League
• V.J. Beachem (2013-2017), F, Los Angeles Lakers: In six games played with the South Bay Lakers, Beachem is averaging 10.0 points and 2.2 rebounds in 23.4 minutes of action. Shooting 46.7 percent from the floor and 45 percent from three.
• Jack Cooley (2009-2013), F, Sacramento Kings: In four games played including one start, Cooley is averaging 11.8 points and 6.8 rebounds in 17.1 minutes of action. Cooley is shooting 68 percent from the field.
• Anders Bjork (2014-2017), F, Boston Bruins: Scored nine total points with three goals and six assists in 16 games. Has missed the last few games with an injury.
• Ian Cole (2007-2010), D Pittsburgh Penguins: Has three total points in 19 games played scoring one goal and recording two assists.
• Stephen Johns (2010-2014), D, Dallas Stars: Recorded two goals and three assists for five total points in 17 games played.
• Anders Lee (2010-2013), F, New York Islanders: Third on the team in total points (21) with 11 goals and 10 assists. His 11 goals are second-best.
• Kyle Palmieri (2009-2010) F, New Jersey Devils: In 13 games played, Palmieri scored four goals and notched five assists for nine total points.
• Bryan Rust (2010-2014), F, Pittsburgh Penguins: Notched 12 total points this season in 22 games played with two goals and 10 assists.
• Riley Sheahan (2009-2012), F, Pittsburgh Penguins: Did not score a point with the Detroit Red Wings before being traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins. Scored one goal and three assists in 13 games in Pittsburgh.
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