OXFORD, Miss. – Here at OleMissSports.com, we are proud to update Rebel fans on the status of our former players who lace up their cleats on Sundays in the NFL. The Ole Miss football program continues to shine in the professional league with 30 former Rebels on NFL rosters (practice squads included), including star wideouts A.J. Brown, D.K. Metcalf and Elijah Moore.
This past week, wide receiver A.J. Brown recorded 137 receiving yards, his fifth straight game with over 125 receiving yards. This matches the all-time NFL record, tying receivers Calvin Johnson (2012) and Pat Studstill (1966). His stellar game also vaulted Brown to second in the NFL in receiving yards this season, behind only Tyreek Hill.
Overall, 13 alumni played for Week 7 of competition. Here’s a rundown of how each NFL Rebel performed:
#34 Brandon Bolden | RB | Las Vegas Raiders
Appeared on 20 snaps for special teams in Week 7.
#64 Nick Broeker | OG | Houston Texans
The Texans were on bye in Week 7.
#11 A.J. Brown | WR | Philadelphia Eagles
Caught 10 passes for 137 yards and a touchdown to lead the Eagles in their 31-17 win over the Dolphins.
#45 Chance Campbell | ILB | Tennessee Titans
The Titans were on bye in Week 7.
#21 Zach Evans | RB | Los Angeles Rams
Saw four snaps on special teams in Week 7.
#17 Evan Engram | TE | Jacksonville Jaguars
Hauled in five catches for 45 yards in a win over the Saints on Thursday Night Football.
#24 AJ Finley | S | Los Angeles Chargers
Played 24 snaps against the Chiefs.
#21 Mike Hilton | CB | Cincinnati Bengals
The Bengals had a bye-week in Week 7.
#18 Malik Heath | WR | Green Bay Packers
Did not see any action in Week 7.
#94 Benito Jones | DT | Detroit Lions
Started at defensive tackle in Week 7, playing for 46 snaps.
#97 D.J. Jones | DT | Denver Broncos
Recorded three tackles in a win over the Packers.
#31 Jaylon Jones | CB | Chicago Bears
Competed on 21 snaps for the Bears in their win over the Raiders.
#88 Dawson Knox | TE | Buffalo Bills
Caught one pass for 10 yards versus the Patriots.
#33 Deane Leonard | CB | Los Angeles Chargers
Was inactive for Week 7.
#14 D.K. Metcalf | WR | Seattle Seahawks
Was inactive for Week 7.
#15 Jonathon Mingo | WR | Carolina Panthers
The Panthers had a bye-week in Week 7.
#8 Elijah Moore | WR | Cleveland Browns
Caught four passes for 59 yards in the Browns’ win against the Colts.
#70 Royce Newman | OL | Green Bay Packers
Appeared for four snaps on special teams.
#93 Mark Robinson | LB | Pittsburgh Steelers
Appeared for 18 snaps on special teams in a 24-17 win over the Rams.
#95 Tavius Robinson | OLB | Baltimore Ravens
Saw 28 snaps in the Ravens’ win against the Lions, recording one tackle.
#78 Laremy Tunsil | OT | Houston Texans
The Texans had a bye-week in Week 7.
#54 Sam Williams | DE | Dallas Cowboys
The Cowboys were on a bye in Week 7.
INJURED RESERVE
Marquis Haynes Sr. | OLB | Carolina Panthers
Kenny Yeboah | TE | New York Jets
PRACTICE SQUAD
Mason Brooks | OT/OG | Washington Commanders
Snoop Conner | RB | Jacksonville Jaguars
DeMarquis Gates | LB | Chicago Bears
Otis Reese IV | LB | Tennessee Titans
Braylon Sanders | WR | Miami Dolphins
Laquon Treadwell | WR | Baltimore Ravens
This past week, wide receiver A.J. Brown recorded 137 receiving yards, his fifth straight game with over 125 receiving yards. This matches the all-time NFL record, tying receivers Calvin Johnson (2012) and Pat Studstill (1966). His stellar game also vaulted Brown to second in the NFL in receiving yards this season, behind only Tyreek Hill.
Overall, 13 alumni played for Week 7 of competition. Here’s a rundown of how each NFL Rebel performed:
#34 Brandon Bolden | RB | Las Vegas Raiders
Appeared on 20 snaps for special teams in Week 7.
#64 Nick Broeker | OG | Houston Texans
The Texans were on bye in Week 7.
#11 A.J. Brown | WR | Philadelphia Eagles
Caught 10 passes for 137 yards and a touchdown to lead the Eagles in their 31-17 win over the Dolphins.
#45 Chance Campbell | ILB | Tennessee Titans
The Titans were on bye in Week 7.
#21 Zach Evans | RB | Los Angeles Rams
Saw four snaps on special teams in Week 7.
#17 Evan Engram | TE | Jacksonville Jaguars
Hauled in five catches for 45 yards in a win over the Saints on Thursday Night Football.
#24 AJ Finley | S | Los Angeles Chargers
Played 24 snaps against the Chiefs.
#21 Mike Hilton | CB | Cincinnati Bengals
The Bengals had a bye-week in Week 7.
#18 Malik Heath | WR | Green Bay Packers
Did not see any action in Week 7.
#94 Benito Jones | DT | Detroit Lions
Started at defensive tackle in Week 7, playing for 46 snaps.
#97 D.J. Jones | DT | Denver Broncos
Recorded three tackles in a win over the Packers.
#31 Jaylon Jones | CB | Chicago Bears
Competed on 21 snaps for the Bears in their win over the Raiders.
#88 Dawson Knox | TE | Buffalo Bills
Caught one pass for 10 yards versus the Patriots.
#33 Deane Leonard | CB | Los Angeles Chargers
Was inactive for Week 7.
#14 D.K. Metcalf | WR | Seattle Seahawks
Was inactive for Week 7.
#15 Jonathon Mingo | WR | Carolina Panthers
The Panthers had a bye-week in Week 7.
#8 Elijah Moore | WR | Cleveland Browns
Caught four passes for 59 yards in the Browns’ win against the Colts.
#70 Royce Newman | OL | Green Bay Packers
Appeared for four snaps on special teams.
#93 Mark Robinson | LB | Pittsburgh Steelers
Appeared for 18 snaps on special teams in a 24-17 win over the Rams.
#95 Tavius Robinson | OLB | Baltimore Ravens
Saw 28 snaps in the Ravens’ win against the Lions, recording one tackle.
#78 Laremy Tunsil | OT | Houston Texans
The Texans had a bye-week in Week 7.
#54 Sam Williams | DE | Dallas Cowboys
The Cowboys were on a bye in Week 7.
INJURED RESERVE
Marquis Haynes Sr. | OLB | Carolina Panthers
Kenny Yeboah | TE | New York Jets
PRACTICE SQUAD
Mason Brooks | OT/OG | Washington Commanders
Snoop Conner | RB | Jacksonville Jaguars
DeMarquis Gates | LB | Chicago Bears
Otis Reese IV | LB | Tennessee Titans
Braylon Sanders | WR | Miami Dolphins
Laquon Treadwell | WR | Baltimore Ravens