GAINESVILLE, Fla. –  The Gators started strong in 2024 with 20 players punching their ticket to the NFL Playoffs. Here are some of the standouts from past stars of the Orange and Blue.
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Offensive Highlights
La'Mical Perine had a breakout game for the 2023 AFC West Division winning Chiefs as the RB rushed for 76 yards on 21 attempts. Perine picked up another 33 yards though the air off three receptions. Perine's 109 all-purpose yards are a career high. The third seed Chiefs will take on the sixth seed Miami on Saturday.
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Defensive Highlights
C.J. Gardner-Johnson is back from injury for Detroit and immediately made his presence know. The fourth year Safety racked up four total tackles (four SOLO) a pass break-up and an interception in Detroit's 30 to 20 win against division rival Minnesota. Â
The list of impactful Gators on Detroit's roster doesn't stop at Gardner-Johnson, Alex Anzalone also had a banner day finishing with nine total tackles (eight SOLO). Both Gardner Johnson and Anzalone will be in the playoffs as the third seed Lions face off against the sixth seed Rams on Sunday.
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Arizona Cardinals (SEA 21-20 ARI)
74 – D.J. Humphries – OL – 8th year
Atlanta Falcons (ATL 17-48 NO)
8 – Kyle Pitts – TE – 3rd year (2 Reception, 27 yards)
15 - Van Jefferson – WR – 4th year (2 receptions for 13 yards)
Baltimore Ravens (PIT 17-10 BAL)
48 – Jeremiah Moon – OLB – 2nd year (4 TOT, 2 SOLO)
Buffalo Bills (BUF 21-14 MIA)
24 – Kaiir Elam – CB – 2nd year
64 – O'Cyrus Torrence – G – Rookie
18 - Justin Shorter – WR – Rookie (injured/reserve)
75 – Richard Gouraige – OL – Rookie (practice squad)
Carolina Panthers (TB 9-0 CAR)
74 – David Sharpe – OL – 6th year
24 - CJ Henderson - CB – 4th year (2 TOT)
4 - Eddy Pineiro - K - 6th year
Chicago Bears (CHI 9-17 GB)
98 – Gervon Dexter Sr. – DL – Rookie
Cincinnati Bengals (CLE 14-31 CIN)
95 - Zachary Carter - DL – 2nd year (2 TOT, 2 SOLO)
2 - Evan McPherson - K – 3rd year (1/1 FG, 4/4 XP)
Dallas Cowboys (DAL 38-10 WSH)
56 - Dante Fowler Jr. - OLB - 8th year (2 TOT, 1 SOLO, 1.5 SACK)
34 - Malik Davis - RB – 2nd year (Practice squad)
Detroit Lions (MIN 20-30 DET)
34 - Alex Anzalone - LB - 7th year (9 TOT, 8 Solo)
23 - C.J. Gardner-Johnson - DB – 4th year (4 TOT, 4 SOLO, 1 PBU, 1 INT)
Green Bay Packers (CHI 9-17 GB)
93 - T.J. Slaton - DL – 3rd year (2 TOT)
57 – Brenton Cox Jr. – DL – Rookie
Houston Texans (HOU 23-19 IND)
31 - Dameon Pierce - RB – 2nd year (1 return for 30 yards)
52 - Jonathan Greenard - DE – 4th year
Indianapolis Colts (HOU 23-19 IND)
5 – Anthony Richardson – QB – Rookie (Inactive)
96 - Taven Bryan - DT - 6th year (1 TOT)
Jacksonville Jaguars (JAX 20-28 TEN)
51 – Ventrell Miller – LB – Rookie (Injured/Reserve)
Kansas City Chiefs (KC 13-12 LAC)
19 - Kadarius Toney - WR – 3rd year
29 – La'Michal Perine – RB – 2nd year (21 carries for 76 yards, 3 receptions for 33 yards)
74 – Jawaan Taylor – OT – 5th year
5 - Tommy Townsend - P – 4th year (6 punts, 274 yards, 3 inside 20, long of 61 yards)
Las Vegas Raiders (DEN 14-27 LV)
56 – Amari Burney – ILB – Rookie
Los Angeles Rams (LAR 21-20 SF)
15 – Demarcus Robinson – WR – 8
th year
Minnesota Vikings (MIN 20-30 DET)
93 – Jonathan Bullard – DE – 8
th year (3 TOT, 3 SOLO)
19 - Brandon Powell – WR – 6
TH Year (1 reception for 2 yards, 1 Punt Return for 13 yards)
New England Patriots (NYJ 17-3 NE)
77 - Trent Brown – OT – 9
th year
19 – Marco Wilson – CB – 3rd year (1 TOT)
New Orleans Saints (ATL 17-48 NO)
73 - Max Garcia – G – 9
th year
6 – Marcus Maye – S – 7
th year (injured/reserved)
New York Giants (PHI 10-27 NYG)
57 - Jarrad Davis – LB - 7
th Year (injured/reserved)
New York Jets (CLE 37-20 NYJ)
38 – Trey Dean – S – rookie (Practice Squad)
Philadelphia Eagles (PHI 10-27 NYG)
50 - Fred Johnson – OT – 5
th year
Pittsburgh Steelers (PIT 17-10 BAL)
22 – Keanu Neal – S – 8
th year
Seattle Seahawks (SEA 21-20 ARI)
78 – Stone Forsythe – OT – 3
rd Year
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (TB 9-0 CAR)
2 - Kyle Trask – QB – 3
rd Year
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