Eleven former Cyclones made appearances in Week 5 of the NFL and played a combined 416 snaps on offense, defense and special teams.
Breece Hall – New York Jets
Hall did not play against the Cleveland Browns due to a quad injury sustained during the Lions game in week three.
Jake Hummel – Houston Texans
Hummel was placed on injured reserve on Sept. 26.
Xavier Hutchinson – Houston Texans
In a 26-3 win against the Tennessee Titans, Hutchinson started and recorded four receptions for 65 yards. He appeared on the field for 27 offensive snaps.
Charlie Kolar – Los Angeles Chargers
In a 23-17 loss to the Denver Broncos, Kolar started
and recorded three receptions for 37 yards. He played 51 snaps on offense and six on special teams.
Will McDonald IV – New York Jets
In a 17-12 win against the Browns, McDonald did start. He recorded two tackles and a strip sack in which he recovered Cleveland quarterback Deshaun Watson’s fumble. McDonald played 29 defensive snaps and 15 on special teams.
David Montgomery – Houston Texans
In a 26-3 win against the Titans, Montgomery started. He tallied 11 yards rushing on five carries. Montgomery recorded nine offensive snaps and sustained a groin injury. He is considered “week-to-week”.
Kene Nwangwu – New York Jets
In a 17-12 win against the Browns, Nwangwu did not start. but he did return three kickoffs by Andre Szmyt for a total of 68 yards. He recorded four snaps, all on special teams.
Jaylin Noel – Houston Texans
In a 26-3 win over the Titans, Noel did not start. He tallied five receptions for 41 yards, one rush for one yard, returned two punts for 21 yards, returned one kickoffs for 22 yards and a pancake block. Noel recorded 30 offensive snaps and eight on special teams.
Domonique Orange – Minnesota Vikings
In a 23-13 win against New Orleans, Orange did not start. He played five defensive snaps and two on special teams.
Darien Porter – Las Vegas Raiders
In a 45-17 loss against the New England Patriots, Darien Porter did not start, but recorded seven tackles, defended two passes and recovered a fumble. He played 50 defensive snaps and 14 on special teams.
Brock Purdy – San Francisco 49ers
In an 32-29 win against the Seahawks, Purdy went 19-of-29 through the air for 189 yards and two touchdowns, with his longest pass going 28 yards to Mike Evans. He also had five carries for six yards and played all 60 offensive snaps.
TJ Tampa – Baltimore Ravens
Tampa has been on injured reserve since Sept. 19.
Jalen Travis – Indianapolis Colts
In a 34-22 loss against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Travis started at right tackle and played 67 offensive snaps and six special teams snaps.
Eyioma Uwazurike – Denver Broncos
In a 23-17 win over the Chargers, Uwazurike started on the defensive line. He recorded four tackles and played 30 defensive snaps as well as three special teams snaps.
