WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – There are currently 16 Purdue alumni lacing it up on NFL rosters or practice squads. Twelve Boilermakers got on to the field in week two, highlighted by a matchup between NFL rookies and former teammates Zander Horvath and George Karlaftis.
Markus Bailey – LB - Cincinnati Bengals
Recorded a solo tackle on defense and played 21 snaps on both defense and special teams against the Cowboys.
Ja'Whaun Bentley – LB - New England Patriots
Recorded five combined tackles (one solo) and played 37 snaps as a starter in the win against the Steelers.
David Bell – WR – Cleveland Browns
Appeared on 26 offensive snaps and made one reception for six yards against the Jets.
Anthony Brown – CB - Dallas Cowboys
As a starter, played 70 snaps (highest on the team) and tallied four solo tackles in the victory against the Bengals.
Derrick Barnes – LB - Detroit Lions
Played 13 snaps and made one tackle on special teams in the 36-27 win against the Commanders.
Brycen Hopkins – TE- Los Angeles Rams
Played four snaps for offense in the 31-27 win against the Falcons.
Zander Horvath – FB - Los Angeles Chargers
Played 28 snaps and caught a one-yard touchdown in the game against the Chiefs. Horvath made history as the first running back/fullback with a TD catch in each of the first two NFL games since 1942.
George Karlaftis – DE- Kansas City Chiefs
As a starter, played 64 snaps and secured one solo tackle in the victory against the Chargers.
Dennis Kelly – OT – Indianapolis Colts
Did not see action.
DaMarcus Mitchell – DE - New England Patriots
Appeared in 13 snaps for special teams in the win against the Steelers.
Rondale Moore - WR – Arizona Cardinals
Inactive in week two with an injury.
Raheem Mostert – RB - Miami Dolphins
As a starter, rushed 51 yards (LG of 11 yards), caught three passes across 28 yards, and played 46 snaps in the 42-38 comeback victory against the Ravens.
PRACTICE SQUAD
Austin Larkin - DE - Carolina Panthers
Tyler Coyle - S - Dallas Cowboys
David Blough - QB - Minnesota Vikings
Jordan Roos - OG - Tennessee Titans
Here is a recap of Pro Boilers during week two of the 2022 NFL season:Opponents on the field last night, but always 𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐮𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲.@zhorvath_ | @TheGK3
— Purdue Football (@BoilerFootball) September 16, 2022
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Markus Bailey – LB - Cincinnati Bengals
Recorded a solo tackle on defense and played 21 snaps on both defense and special teams against the Cowboys.
Ja'Whaun Bentley – LB - New England Patriots
Recorded five combined tackles (one solo) and played 37 snaps as a starter in the win against the Steelers.
David Bell – WR – Cleveland Browns
Appeared on 26 offensive snaps and made one reception for six yards against the Jets.
Anthony Brown – CB - Dallas Cowboys
As a starter, played 70 snaps (highest on the team) and tallied four solo tackles in the victory against the Bengals.
Derrick Barnes – LB - Detroit Lions
Played 13 snaps and made one tackle on special teams in the 36-27 win against the Commanders.
Brycen Hopkins – TE- Los Angeles Rams
Played four snaps for offense in the 31-27 win against the Falcons.
Zander Horvath – FB - Los Angeles Chargers
Played 28 snaps and caught a one-yard touchdown in the game against the Chiefs. Horvath made history as the first running back/fullback with a TD catch in each of the first two NFL games since 1942.
rook gets the first td again 👏@zhorvath_ | 📺 @NFLonPrime pic.twitter.com/n2W93vNOX8
— Los Angeles Chargers (@chargers) September 16, 2022
George Karlaftis – DE- Kansas City Chiefs
As a starter, played 64 snaps and secured one solo tackle in the victory against the Chargers.
Dennis Kelly – OT – Indianapolis Colts
Did not see action.
DaMarcus Mitchell – DE - New England Patriots
Appeared in 13 snaps for special teams in the win against the Steelers.
Rondale Moore - WR – Arizona Cardinals
Inactive in week two with an injury.
Raheem Mostert – RB - Miami Dolphins
As a starter, rushed 51 yards (LG of 11 yards), caught three passes across 28 yards, and played 46 snaps in the 42-38 comeback victory against the Ravens.
1-on-1 with #Dolphins RB @RMos_8ball until @Tua crashed the party still vibing off an amazing comeback victory. pic.twitter.com/iJ3W6rgy4F
— JosinaAnderson (@JosinaAnderson) September 18, 2022
PRACTICE SQUAD
Austin Larkin - DE - Carolina Panthers
Tyler Coyle - S - Dallas Cowboys
David Blough - QB - Minnesota Vikings
Jordan Roos - OG - Tennessee Titans