University of Houston Athletics

#HTownTakeover in the NFL - Preseason
8/21/2018 10:31:00 AM | Football
Seventeen Houston alums are currently on NFL rosters.
HOUSTON – With 17 #HTownTakeover alums currently on NFL rosters, the University of Houston was well represented in week two action of the NFL Preseason. Check out how the Houston alums performed.
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RIGOBERTO! #FORTHEBRAND pic.twitter.com/LNkxmQ4YUd
— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) August 21, 2018
Matthew Adams had four solo tackles and forced fumble that was recovered by Indianapolis as the Colts came up just short, 20-19, vs. the Ravens.
Kyle Allen did not see any action during Carolina's 27-20 victory over Miami.
Demarcus Ayers' sat out Chicago's 24-23 win at Denver.
SACK @tbowser23! pic.twitter.com/XN6csI3MIJ
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) August 21, 2018
Tyus Bowser had two tackles, both for a loss, including a sack as Baltimore took the W at Indianapolis 20-19.
Steven Dunbar did not record any stats during the 49ers' loss in the Houston.
D.J. Hayden participated but did not record any statistics during Jacksonville's 14-10 victory over Minnesota. Reports out of Jacksonville are that Hayden is the front runner for the nickel cornerback job.
D'Juan Hines recorded two solo tackles to go along with an assisted tackle, as the LA Chargers beat the Seahawks 24-14.
William Jackson III did not record any stats as the Bengals won 21-13 at Dallas.
Case Keenum completed 8-of-13 passes (61.5%) for 78 yards in the Broncos' 24-23 loss vs. Chicago.
Cameron Malveax recorded one solo tackle and one assisted tackles as Miami lost 27-20 at Carolina.
Joey Mbu participated with a solo tackle during the Packers 51-34 blowout of Pittsburgh.
Elandon Roberts logged two solo tackles and an assisted tackle, as the Patriots beat the Eagles 37-20.
Nick Thurman had two solo tackles for the Houston Texans, during their 16-13 win over the 49ers.
Greg Ward Jr. had his first NFL reception, and finished the night with two catches for 17 yards. The Eagles came up short 37-20 at New England.
Unfortunately, the 49ers' Terrell Williams suffered a leg injury in joint practices vs. the Texans and was placed on the injured reserve list.
During the Bengals' 21-13 victory over Dallas, Brandon Wilson recorded two solo tackles and one assisted tackle.
Howard Wilson will be out for the season for the Browns due to an injury to his left patella.



















