University of Houston Athletics
Three Houston Alums to Take Part in NFL Playoffs
12/31/2018 11:04:00 AM | Football
Matthew Adams, Tyus Bowser and Elandon Roberts all part of playoff rosters
HOUSTON – With the conclusion of the 2018 NFL regular season, three Houston Football alums are still alive in the NFL playoffs. New England Patriots' linebacker Elandon Roberts will have a first-round bye while Baltimore Ravens' linebacker Tyus Bowser and Indianapolis Colts' linebacker Matthew Adams will take part in first round games beginning with Adams' Colts facing the Houston Texans Saturday afternoon.
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Two of the three were part of division champions as Roberts' Patriots claimed the AFC East and Bowser's Ravens won the AFC North.
The trio were all drafted over the last three years as Houston is the only program in Texas to have a linebacker drafted in each of the last three NFL drafts.
Roberts finished the 2018 season having played in all 16 games for the Patriots. The Port Arthur, Texas, native finished the regular season with 65 total tackles including one sack while breaking up four passes. Roberts and the Patriots open their playoff campaign at home on Jan. 13 at 12:05 p.m. CT against the second-lowest seed from the AFC's divisional round.
Bowser finished his second season in the NFL with action in 15 games for the Ravens. The Tyler, Texas, native closed out the regular season with 11 tackles including a half sack. Bowser's playoff campaign kicks off at 12:05 p.m. CT on Jan. 6, when the Ravens host the Los Angeles Chargers.
Adams saw action in all 16 games in his rookie campaign, finishing the year with 33 tackles and one fumble recovery for the Colts. Adams will travel home on Jan. 5 as the Colts face the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium in a game that will kick off at 3:35 p.m. CT.
