Tracking the NFL Gators: How former Florida stars fared in Week 16

Week 16 in the NFL saw several former Florida Gators make their mark on the field.

Kyle Pitts led the way for the Falcons with another productive game, showing why he’s been one of the more consistent tight ends as of late. C.J. Henderson also had a strong showing in coverage, snagging an interception and several tackles.

Other notable performances came from C.J. Gardner-Johnson and Gervon Dexter Sr. for the Bears. Chimere Dike also had a big game in both the receiving and return game for the Titans.

Not every Gator had a standout stat line, but Week 16 demonstrated that former Florida players continue to impact games in multiple ways across the league.

Arizona Cardinals (ATL 26 – ARI 19)

Zachary Carter* – DT – 4 years (Practice Squad)

Atlanta Falcons (ATL 26 – ARI 19)

Kyle Pitts – TE – 5 years (7 Receptions, 57 Yards, 1 TD)
Kyle Trask* – QB – 4 years (Practice Squad)
C.J. Henderson – CB – 6 years (4 TOT, 3 SOLO, 1 PD, 1 INT)

Baltimore Ravens (NE 28 – BAL 24)

Taven Bryan – DT – 8 years (Injured/Reserve)

Buffalo Bills (BUF 23 – CLE 20)

O’Cyrus Torrence – G – 3 years

Carolina Panthers (TB 20 – CAR 23)

Montrell Johnson* – RB – Rookie (Practice Squad)
Cam Jackson – DT – Rookie

Chicago Bears (GB 16 – CHI 22)

C.J. Gardner-Johnson – S – 7 years (3 TOT, 2 SOLO)
Gervon Dexter Sr. – DL – 3 years (3 TOT, 2 SOLO, 1 QB Hit)

Cincinnati Bengals (CIN 45 – MIA 21)

Evan McPherson – K – 5 years (1/1 FG, Long of 45, 6/6 XP)
Marco Wilson – CB – 5 years (Injured/Reserve)
T.J. Slaton Jr. – DL – 5 years (4 TOT)

Dallas Cowboys (LAC 34 – DAL 17)

Dante Fowler Jr. – DE – 11 years (2 TOT, 1 SOLO)
Malik Davis – RB – 3 years (8 Carries, 23 Yards)
Trikweze Bridges – CB – Rookie (2 TOT, 1 SOLO, 1 PD)
Shemar James – LB – Rookie (5 TOT, 4 SOLO)

Denver Broncos (JAX 34 – DEN 20)

Jeremy Crawshaw – P – Rookie (3 Punts, 132 Yards, Long of 53, 1 IN20)

Detroit Lions (PIT 29 – DET 24)

Alex Anzalone – LB – 9 years (8 TOT, 3 SOLO, 1 PD)
Kingsley Eguakun – C – 1 year

Green Bay Packers (GB 16 – CHI 22)

Brenton Cox Jr. – DL – 3 years (3 TOT, 1 SOLO)

Houston Texans (LV 21 – HOU 23)

Tommy Townsend – P – 6 years (5 Punts, 258 Yards, Long of 57, 1 IN20)
Graham Mertz – QB – Rookie
Trent Brown – OT – 11 years

Indianapolis Colts (SF 48 – IND 27)

Anthony Richardson Sr. – QB – 3 years (Injured/Reserve)

Jacksonville Jaguars (JAX 34 – DEN 20)

Ventrell Miller – LB – 3 years (1 TOT, 1 SOLO)

Kansas City Chiefs (KC 9 – TEN 26)

Dameon Pierce – RB – 4 years
Jawaan Taylor – OT – 7 years (Injured/Reserve)

Las Vegas Raiders (LV 21 – HOU 23)

Stone Forsythe – OL – 5 years
Justin Shorter* – WR – 3 years (Practice Squad)

Los Angeles Chargers (LAC 34 – DAL 17)

Marcus Maye* – S – 9 years (Practice Squad)

Los Angeles Rams (LAR 37 – SEA 38)

DJ Humphries – OL – 11 years

Miami Dolphins (CIN 45 – MIA 21)

Jason Marshall Jr. – CB – Rookie (5 TOT, 3 SOLO)

Minnesota Vikings (MIN 16 – NYG 13)

Jonathan Greenard – OLB – 6 years (Injured/Reserve)

New Orleans Saints (NYJ 6 – NO 29)

Jonathan Bullard – DE – 10 years (1 TOT, 1 PD)

Pittsburgh Steelers (PIT 29 – DET 24)

Jeremiah Moon – LB – 3 years (1 TOT)
David Sharpe* – OT – 6 years (Practice Squad)

Philadelphia Eagles (PHI 29 – WAS 18)

Fred Johnson – OT – 7 years

San Francisco 49ers (SF 48 – IND 27)

Ricky Pearsall – WR – 1 year
Demarcus Robinson – WR – 10 years (2 Receptions, 23 Yards, 1 TD)
Eddy Piñeiro – K – 5 years (2/3 FG, Long of 38, 6/6 XP)

Seattle Seahawks (LAR 37 – SEA 38)

Ja’Markis Weston* – LB – Rookie (Practice Squad)

Tennessee Titans (KC 9 – TEN 26)

Van Jefferson – WR – 6 years (2 Receptions, 24 Yards)
Chimere Dike – WR – Rookie (3 Receptions, 40 Yards, 1 TD, 5 KR, 122 Yards, 3 PR, 23 Yards)
Kaiir Elam – CB – 4 years
Brandon Crenshaw-Dickson – OT – Rookie

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