University of Houston Athletics

#HTownTakeover in the NFL - Preseason Week 3
8/28/2018 2:32:00 PM | Football
Seventeen Houston alums are currently on NFL rosters.
HOUSTON – As the NFL heads into its final preseason games on Thursday, we check in with the 17 #HTownTakeover alums were on NFL rosters heading into the third week of NFL preseason action.
The number of Houston alums in the NFL has grown, however, as the New England Patriots signed Houston alum Kenneth Farrow on Monday.
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During the Colt's victory 23-17 over the 49ers, Matthew Adams recorded one solo tackle. The Indianapolis Star predicts Adams to make the Colts' 53-man roster.
Kyle Allen had a solo pass attempt as the Panthers took care of the Patriots, 25-14.
Demarcus Ayers had one carry for seven yards in Chicago's 27-20 home victory over Kansas City.
Tyus Bowser ended the night with a solo tackle in Baltimore's 27-10 win at Miami.
Steven Dunbar participated in four special teams snaps during the 49ers' 23-17 loss to Indianapolis.
D.J. Hayden contributed with three solo tackles, including a sack, as Jacksonville beat Atlanta, 17-6.
D'Juan Hines did not record any stats during the Chargers' 36-7 loss against the Saints.
William Jackson III had one solo tackle as the Bengals took care of business on the road, 26-13, at Buffalo.
Case Keenum ended the night with 12 completions on 18 attempts for 148 yards and a passer rating of 91.9 during the Broncos' 29-17 win over the Redskins. Case Keenum opened up to The Athletic's Nicki Jhabvala on a number of subjects.
Cameron Malveaux did not record any stats during his time on the field as the Ravens beat the Dolphins 27-10.
Joey Mbu was in the d-line rotation for 13 snaps but did not record any stats as the Packers lost 13-6 at Oakland.
Elandon Roberts had three total tackles, two assisted and one solo as Carolina took care of Roberts' Patriots, 25-14.
Nick Thurman had one solo and one assisted tackle for the Houston Texans during their 21-20 loss at the L.A. Rams.
Greg Ward Jr. had one reception for no yards, on his only target of the night, during the Eagles' loss 5-0 at Cleveland.
During the Bengals victory over Buffalo 26-13, Brandon Wilson recorded one solo and two assisted tackles.
After suffering an injury during the 49ers joint practices with the Texans, Terrell Williams was placed on San Fran's IR before the two agreed to an injury settlement allowing Williams to hit the open market.
Howard Wilson will be out for the Cleveland Browns' season due to an injury to his left patella.














