Gators in the NFL ? Week Three Update
Monday, September 23, 2013 | Football
Twenty-one former Gators were active week three of the NFL season. Of those 21, nine started for their respective teams. Major Wright of the Chicago Bears had a pick six against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
BALTIMORE RAVENS
Matt Elam – Made his second-consecutive pro start at FS and collected a combined five tackles, four solo and broke up one pass.
Deonte Thompson – Was not active in week three.
CINCINNATI BENGALS
Carlos Dunlap – Made the start at LDE and had a combined seven tackles, six solo, one sack for a total of eight yards, two TFL, two QB hits and broke up two passes.
Reggie Nelson – Made the start at FS and recorded three tackles, one solo, and had one fumble recovery.
CHICAGO BEARS
Major Wright – Started at SS and returned a 38-yard interception for a TD (Watch Here). Wright had seven tackles, six solo, one pass breakup and one forced fumble.
Jon Bostic – Saw action at linebacker against the Steelers and recorded one tackle on special teams.
CLEVELAND BROWNS
Joe Haden – Started at LCB and had eight tackles, six solo, with one pass breakup.
DENVER BRONCOS
Andre Caldwell – Saw action at WR but did not record a stat.
JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS
Jeremy Mincey – Saw action at DL and had four tackles, including two solo and one TFL.
Josh Evans – Saw action at safety and recorded seven tackles, three solo.
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
Jaye Howard – Was not active in week three.
MIAMI DOLPHINS
Mike Pouncey – Made his third-consecutive start at C.
Mike Gillislee – Did not see action in week three.
Caleb Sturgis – Was 2-2 in field goal attempts, with a long of 50 yards.
Jelani Jenkins – Saw action at linebacker but did not record a stat.
MINNESOTA VIKINGS
Sharrif Floyd – Saw action at DT and contributed with one tackle, one QB hit and one pass breakup.
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
Brandon Spikes – Made the start at linebacker and had seven tackles, five solo.
NEW YORK GIANTS
Will Hill – Was not active in week three.
Louis Murphy – Saw action at WR and recorded one reception for eight yards.
Justin Trattou – Saw action at DE but did not record a stat.
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES
Riley Cooper – Started at WR against the Chiefs and had two receptions for 29 yards.
PITTSBURGH STEELERS
Marcus Gilbert – Made the start at RT.
Maurkice Pouncey – Suffered a season-ending torn ACL and MCL during the Steelers' opening possession of their season opener.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS
Ray McDonald – Started at LDT, recording four solo tackles.
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
Percy Harvin – Was not active in week three.
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
Ahmad Black – Started at DB this week with three tackles, two solo, and one assist on special teams.
Jeff Demps – Did not see action in week three.
WASHINGTON REDSKINS
Rex Grossman – Was not active in week three.
Maurice Hurt – Was not active in week three.
Jordan Reed – Saw action at TE and had five catches for a total of 50 receiving yards.
