Tracking the NFL Gators: How former Florida stars fared in Week 15

Several former Florida Gators made their mark across the NFL in Week 15, highlighted by a massive performance from Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts.

Pitts delivered one of the top games by any former Gator this season, while Chicago’s defense, Jacksonville linebacker Ventrell Miller and several veterans produced strong outings as well.

Despite injuries thinning the list in some places, Week 15 still featured impact plays and steady contributions across the league.

Arizona Cardinals

Zachary Carter – DT – 4 years (Practice Squad)

Atlanta Falcons (ATL 29–28 TB)

Kyle Pitts – TE – 5 years (11 receptions, 166 yards, 3 touchdowns)
Kyle Trask – QB – 4 years (Practice Squad)
C.J. Henderson – CB – 6 years

Baltimore Ravens (BAL 24–0 CIN)

Taven Bryan – DT – 8 years (Injured/Reserve)

Buffalo Bills (BUF 35–31 NE)

O’Cyrus Torrence – G – 3 years

Carolina Panthers (CAR 17–20 NO)

Jeremiah Moon – LB – 3 years (Practice Squad)
Cam Jackson – DT – Rookie

Chicago Bears (CHI 31–3 CLE)

C.J. Gardner-Johnson – S – 7 years (4 total tackles, 3 solo, 1 TFL, 2 PBUs, 1 interception)
Gervon Dexter Sr. – DL – 3 years (1 total tackle, 1 sack, 4 hurries)

Cincinnati Bengals (CIN 0–24 BAL)

Evan McPherson – K – 5 years
Marco Wilson – CB – 5 years (Injured/Reserve)
T.J. Slaton Jr. – DL – 5 years

Dallas Cowboys (DAL 26–34 MIN)

Dante Fowler Jr. – DE – 11 years
Malik Davis – RB – 3 years (8 carries, 21 yards, 1 touchdown; 2 receptions, 16 yards)
Trikweze Bridges – CB – Rookie
Shemar James – LB – Rookie (2 total tackles, 2 solo)

Denver Broncos (DEN 34–26 GB)

Jeremy Crawshaw – P – Rookie (2 punts, long of 51, 2 inside the 20)

Detroit Lions (DET 34–41 LAR)

Alex Anzalone – LB – 9 years (5 total tackles, 3 solo, 1 PBU, 1 sack)
Kingsley Eguakun – C – 1 year (Practice Squad)

Green Bay Packers (GB 26–34 DEN)

Brenton Cox Jr. – DL – 3 years (Injured/Reserve)

Houston Texans (HOU 40–20 ARI)

Tommy Townsend – P – 6 years (1 punt, 43 yards, 1 inside the 20)
Graham Mertz – QB – Rookie
Trent Brown – OT – 11 years

Indianapolis Colts (IND 16–18 SEA)

Anthony Richardson Sr. – QB – 3 years (Injured/Reserve)

Jacksonville Jaguars (JAX 48–20 NYJ)

Ventrell Miller – LB – 3 years (2 total tackles, 1 PBU, 1 interception)

Kansas City Chiefs (KC 13–16 LAC)

Dameon Pierce – RB – 4 years (Practice Squad)
Jawaan Taylor – OT – 7 years

Las Vegas Raiders (LV 0–31 PHI)

Stone Forsythe – OL – 5 years
Justin Shorter – WR – 3 years (Practice Squad)

Los Angeles Chargers (LAC 16–13 KC)

David Sharpe – OT – 6 years (Practice Squad)

Los Angeles Rams (LAR 41–34 DET)

DJ Humphries – OL – 11 years

Miami Dolphins (MIA 15–28 PIT)

Jason Marshall Jr. – CB – Rookie

Minnesota Vikings (MIN 24–26 DAL)

Jonathan Greenard – OLB – 6 years (4 total tackles, 1 sack, 7 pressures)

New Orleans Saints (NO 20–17 CAR)

Jonathan Bullard – DE – 10 years (6 total tackles, 2 solo, 1 hurry)

Philadelphia Eagles (PHI 31–0 LV)

Fred Johnson – OT – 7 years

San Francisco 49ers (SF 37–24 TEN)

Ricky Pearsall – WR – 1 year (6 receptions, 96 yards)
Demarcus Robinson – WR – 10 years (2 receptions, 36 yards)
Eddy Piñeiro – K – 5 years (3-for-3 FG, long of 40; 4-for-4 PAT)

Seattle Seahawks (SEA 18–16 IND)

Ja’Markis Weston – LB – Rookie (Practice Squad)

Tennessee Titans (TEN 24–37 SF)

Van Jefferson – WR – 6 years (1 reception, 43 yards)
Chimere Dike – WR – Rookie (4 receptions, 17 yards; 4 kick returns, 90 yards)
Kaiir Elam – CB – 4 years (2 total tackles, 1 solo, 1 fumble recovery)
Brandon Crenshaw-Dickson – OT – Rookie

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