Georgia Football: Dawgs in the NFL (Week 12)
Several former Georgia Bulldogs got the attention of fans everywhere for their performances during Week 12 of the NFL season. Most notably, the Dawgs’ former running backs put on a clinic, showing everyone why Georgia truly is Running Back University.
Isaiah McKenzie
The former Georgia wide receiver kicked off the NFL weekend with this 19-yard receiving touchdown in the first quarter of the Buffalo Bills’ Thanksgiving game. Isaiah McKenzie finished the games with six receptions for 96 yards, adding two carries for seven yards on the ground.
D’Andre Swift
It may not have counted as a touchdown, being ruled down at the 2-yard line, but D’Andre Swift showed off some of his strength and explosiveness on this seven yard carry against Cook and the Buffalo Bills. On the day, Swift had five carries for 19 yards, adding four receptions for 24 yards.
Nick Chubb
Each week, Nick Chubb continues to prove more and more why he’s the best running back in the National Football league, putting on a rushing clinic against Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. While most of Chubb’s best work is done through the ground game, the former Dawg made the most of this checkdown, turning it into a 16 yard gain.
Zamir White
While his snaps this season have been limited due to the performance of Josh Jacobs, rookie running back Zamir White put his skills on display with this 11 yard run on one of his two carries against the Seattle Seahawks. WHile the future of the running back position is still uncertain for the Raiders, White looks to continue to get more touches in Josh McDaniels’ offense.
Quay Walker
To finish out the Sunday football slate, rookie linebacker and former first round pick Quay Walker flipped the script on the Philadelphia Eagles, recovering the loose ball and putting the Green Bay Packers offense in the red zone. While the Packers were not able to pull off the upset against the Eagles, Walker went on to finish the night with 10 total tackles with four of them being solo.
Monty Rice
While former Georgia linebacker Monty Rice did not record a stat on the day, he garnered the attention of fans everywhere after he was caught playing a game of catch before the Tennessee Titans faced off against the Cincinnati Bengals in Nashville.
James Cook (BUF): 2 carries, 4 yards, 5 targets, 2 catches, 14 yards
AJ Green (ARI): 2 targets, 1 catch, 5 yards
Lawrence Cager (NYG): 2 targets, 1 catch, 20 yards
Roquan Smith (BAL): 8 total tackles, 5 solo tackles
Justin Houston (BAL): 1 total tackle
Travon Walker (JAX): 1 total tackle
Leonard Floyd (LAR): 2 total tackles, 1 solo tackle
Tyson Campbell (JAX): 1 total tackle
Derion Kendrick (LAR): 2 total tackles, 2 solo tackles
