University of Houston Athletics
#HTownTakeover in the NFL
8/13/2018 5:39:00 PM | Football
Seventeen Houston alums are currently on NFL rosters.
HOUSTON – Opening week of the 2018 NFL preseason is now part of the past for 17 Houston alums, here is how they performed individually.
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Matthew Adams opened his rookie preseason with two total tackles and a pass breakup during the Colts' 19-17 victory over Seattle.
Kyle Allen attempted one pass against the Bills in the Panthers' 28-23 victory.
Demarcus Ayers' performance during the Bears' 30-27 loss to the Bengals included three receptions for 24 yards. He also handled all of Chicago's punt return duties on the night.
Tyus Bowser sat out Baltimore's 33-7 win over the Rams due to a groin injury.
Steven Dunbar contributed with two receptions for 23 yards during the 49ers' 24-21 victory over Dallas.
D.J. Hayden had two tackles in the Jaguars' 24-20 loss to the New Orleans Saints.
D'Juan Hines recorded three tackles during the Chargers' 24-17 loss at Arizona. He continues to battle for a final roster spot during training camp.
William Jackson III did not participate as the Bengals won their first pre-season game against Chicago 30-27.
Case Keenum's first game as a Denver Bronco ended in a 42-28 loss to his former team, the Minnesota Vikings. Keenum completed 1-of-4 attempts for five yards on the night.
Cameron Malveax got an opportunity to demonstrate his value and versatility as a player by taking defensive and special teams snaps during the Dolphins' 26-24 loss to the Buccaneers.
Joey Mbu participated in seventeen snaps, but did not record any stats during the Packers' 31-17 victory over the Titans.
Elandon Roberts aided in the Patriots' 26-17 victory over the Redskins by recording six tackles, five of which were solo tackles.
Nick Thurman had three tackles for the Houston Texans, during their 17-10 win over the Chiefs.
Playing WR, Greg Ward Jr. was targeted once, but had no receptions during the Eagles' 31-14 loss to the Steelers.
Terrell Williams participated with one assisted tackle during the 49er's 24-21 victory over the Cowboys.
The Bengals beat the Bears 30-27 as Brandon Wilson recorded two solo tackles and one assisted tackle.
In unfortunate injury news, Howard Wilson will be out for the season due to an injury to his left patella.
