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Former Kansas State Football Players Excel in the NFL

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As the 2023 NFL season progresses, 16 former Kansas State football players have made notable contributions to their respective teams. Each week, k-statesports.com recaps the action for these Wildcats, showcasing their skills and achievements on the league's biggest stage. From the Kansas City Chiefs to the Seattle Seahawks, these players are making a lasting impact in the NFL.

Key Takeaways:

  • Felix Anudike-Uzomah, a first-round pick, made one tackle among his 10 defensive snaps in the Kansas City Chiefs' 31-17 home victory over the Los Angeles Chargers.
  • Ekow Boye-Doe, a rookie free agent, is on the Chiefs' practice squad and is part of the team's 3-1 start.
  • JuJu Brents, a second-round selection, made his fourth start of the year but was injured and played only 21 defensive snaps in the Indianapolis Colts' 39-38 last-minute home loss to Cleveland.
  • Josh Hayes, a sixth-round selection, was in for 14 special teams plays in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' 16-13 last-second home loss to Atlanta.
  • Malik Knowles, a rookie free agent signee, is on injured reserve due to the Minnesota Vikings' 22-17 victory over San Francisco.
  • Tyler Lockett made his 109th-career start and came away with four catches for 38 yards in the Seattle Seahawks' 20-10 home win over Arizona.
  • Cornelius Lucas, a ninth-year pro, was in for four offensive snaps and two special teams plays during the Washington Commanders' 14-7 loss at the New York Giants.
  • Byron Pringle, a signee by Washington this offseason, made one catch for 16 yards and returned a kickoff for 38 yards in the Commanders' 14-7 loss at the New Giants.
  • D.J. Reed, a free agent signee, played for the New York Jets in their 3-3 record this year and is the designated visiting team in a game against the New York Giants on Sunday.
  • Dalton Risner, an in-season signee, made his first start for the Minnesota Vikings and played on all 70 offensive snaps at left guard in a 22-17 win over San Francisco.
  • Duke Shelley, a free agent signee, recorded a tackle on punt coverage during the Los Angeles Rams' 24-17 home loss to Pittsburgh.
  • Skylar Thompson, a quarterback, served as Miami's third quarterback for the sixth time in the Dolphins' 31-17 loss at Philadelphia on Monday night.
  • Deuce Vaughn, a sixth-round selection, was part of the Dallas Cowboys' 4-2 record this season and is set to face the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday.
  • Cody Whitehair made his 114th-career start and played all 71 offensive snaps to help the Chicago Bears earn a 30-12 victory at Las Vegas.
  • Russ Yeast, a seventh-round selection, made his seventh start of the season and recorded six tackles during the Los Angeles Rams' 24-17 home loss to Pittsburgh.

Statistics:

  • The Kansas City Chiefs hold a 6-1 record this season.
  • The Indianapolis Colts lost their last-minute 39-38 home game to Cleveland.
  • The Tampa Bay Buccaneers dropped to a 3-3 record this season with their 16-13 loss to Atlanta.
  • The Minnesota Vikings secured their second-straight win via a 22-17 victory over San Francisco.
  • The Seattle Seahawks improved to a 4-2 record with their 20-10 home win over Arizona.
  • The Washington Commanders lost 14-7 to the New York Giants, dropping to a 3-4 record.
  • The Los Angeles Rams fell to a 3-4 record this season with their 24-17 home loss to Pittsburgh.
  • The Miami Dolphins' third quarterback, Skylar Thompson, served as the team's third quarterback for the sixth time this season.
  • The Dallas Cowboys hold a 4-2 record this season.
  • The Chicago Bears secured a 30-12 victory at Las Vegas, improving to a 2-5 record.

Sources:

  • k-statesports.com
  • Kansas City Chiefs
  • Indianapolis Colts
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers
  • Minnesota Vikings
  • Seattle Seahawks
  • Washington Commanders
  • Los Angeles Rams
  • Miami Dolphins
  • Dallas Cowboys
  • Chicago Bears

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