Georgia Football: Dawgs in the NFL (Week 5)
Just a day after Georgia’s 42-10 win over the Auburn Tigers, former Bulldogs all over the country showed out for their NFL franchises, running the ball all over the field and making some impressive grabs. Here are the top performances and plays from all of the Dawgs in the NFL…
James Cook
To kick off the weekend, Buffalo Bills rookie running back James Cook scored his first career touchdown on this 24-yard touchdown carry. Cook finished the day with 31 rushing yards on four carries in a big Bills win over the Steelers.
George Pickens
The Georgia Bulldogs have won four of their last five contests against the Florida Gators, but after this play by George Pickens, you might as well call it five of their last six. Pickens earned himself a spot on the highlight reel as he went up and beat former Florida defensive back Kaiir Elam in coverage. Despite the 38-3 loss, there’s no doubt that Pickens has established himself as a major contributor in the Steelers’ offense with six receptions for 83 yards on the day.
After the game, Cook and Pickens met up to flex how far the former teammates have come in their football careers.
Top 10
- 1New
Quinn Ewers MRI
Texas 'cautiously optimistic' on QB
- 2Breaking
Kevin Wilson
Tulsa expected to fire head coach
- 3Hot
Updated SEC title game scenarios
The path to the championship game is clear
- 4
SEC refs under fire
'Incorrect call' wipes Bama TD away
- 5
'Fire Kelly' chants at LSU
Death Valley disapproval of Brian Kelly
Nick Chubb
Nick Chubb is making his case for MVP early in the season for the Cleveland Browns as he has proven week in and week out to be one of the best running backs in the NFL. Chubb’s performance against the Los Angeles Chargers continued this trend, becoming the first running back in NFL history with 575+ yards and 7+ rushing touchdowns on fewer than 100 carries through the first five games of a season. He had two touchdowns and 134 yards on 17 carries in Sunday’s 30-28 loss.
AJ Green
At 34 years old, Arizona Cardinals wide receiver AJ Green is still making clutch plays in the NFL, including this toe-tap sideline grab during the Cardinals’ close loss against the Philadelphia Eagles. While the former Bulldog may be far past his prime, his three receptions for 20 yards prove his value as a contributor on a playoff-contending team.
Other Georgia Players in the NFL:
Lorenzo Carter (ATL): 3 total tackles, 2 solo tackles
Roquan Smith (CHI): 8 total tackles, 5 solo tackles
Quay Walker (GB): 8 total tackles, 5 solo tackles
Eric Stokes (GB): 6 total tackles, 5 solo tackles
Tyson Campbell (JAX): 6 tackles, 4 solo tackles
Travon Walker (JAX): 5 tackles, 3 solo tackles
Sony Michel (LAC): 1 carry, 0 yards
Tre McKitty (LAC): 2 targets
Matthew Stafford (LAR): 28/42, 308 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT, 5 sacks
Leonard Floyd (LAR): 4 total tackles, 2 solo tackles
Derion Kendrick (LAR): 3 total tackles, 2 solo tackles
Channing Tindall (MIA): 1 total tackle
Tae Crowder (NYG): 3 total tackles, 2 solo tackles, 1 tackle for loss
Jordan Davis (PHI): 3 total tackles, 3 solo tackles
