UNH Football Alumni Thrive in NFL

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The University of New Hampshire (UNH) Wildcats football team has solidified its reputation in the college football landscape, with a string of successful alumni now gracing the rosters of NFL teams. As the 2025 NFL season kicked off, three former UNH players were featured on various teams: Dylan Laube (Las Vegas Raiders), Max Brosmer (Minnesota Vikings), and Wande Owens (Buffalo Bills), while Carlos Washington, Jr. secured a spot on the Atlanta Falcons' practice squad.

Key Takeaways:

  • Dylan Laube, a 2024 NFL Draft sixth-round pick (208th overall), entered his second season with the Las Vegas Raiders, displaying impressive special teams skills, with 164 kickoff return yards (27.3 avg.) and three special teams tackles.
  • Max Brosmer, a two-time CAA Football Scholar-Athlete of the Year, became the 2023 Walter Payton Award runner-up, earning All-America honors from six outlets, with impressive stats: 3,464 passing yards, 29 touchdowns, and 64.1 completion percentage in 11 games.
  • Brosmer, a 2019 season-opening starter as a true freshman, holds UNH records for three categories and ranks second in passing yards, completions, and attempts in UNH's career leaderboard.
  • Wande Owens, a 2024 undrafted free agent, joined the Buffalo Bills with a solid past performance as an All-CAA First Team safety, with 111 tackles and 10+ tackles in a game six times.
  • Carlos Washington, Jr., a 2024 undrafted free agent, secured the Atlanta Falcons' practice squad, boasting a notable career with the UNH Wildcats, with 1,213 rushing yards, 111 tackles, and a strong 4.9 yards per carry average.

Statistics:

  • 164 NFL kickoff return yards (Laube)
  • 69.1% Return Average (Laube)
  • 3,464 Passing Yards (Brosmer)
  • 29 Touchdowns (Brosmer)
  • 64.1% Completion Percentage (Brosmer)
  • 760 Completions (Brosmer)
  • 1,225 Pass Attempts (Brosmer)
  • 110 Tackles (Owens)
  • 4.9 Yards Per Carry (Washington, Jr.)

Sources:

  • University of New Hampshire Athletics news release
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