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#ProIU Hoosiers in the NFL
10/22/2019 3:33:00 PM | Football
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – With 11 Hoosiers part of National Football League organizations, Indiana is well represented in the professional ranks. Throughout the year, IUHoosiers.com will provide updates on these former IU standouts.
Jordan Howard, Philadelphia Eagles, Running Back
Howard has played in all seven games for the Philadelphia Eagles (3-4) this season and has compiled 77 carries for 347 yards (4.5 yards per carry) and four touchdowns. He has added 15 receptions out of the backfield for 87 yards (5.8 yards per reception) and one score.
Howard's best outing of the season came in a Thursday night victory over the Green Bay Packers. Howard totaled 15 carries for 87 yards (5.8 yards per carry) and three total touchdowns. The Eagles defeated the Packers by a score of 34-27 behind Howard's big night.
Tevin Coleman, San Francisco 49ers, Running Back
Coleman has proven to be an integral part of the San Francisco 49ers (6-0) rushing attack. In four games, Coleman has tallied 60 rushing attempts for 227 yards (3.8 yards per carry) and one touchdown.
Coleman made a statement in SF's dominant 31-3 victory over the Cleveland Browns on Monday Night Football in week five. He registered 16 carries for 97 yard (6.1 yards per carry) and one rushing score.
Cody Latimer, New York Giants, Wide Receiver
Latimer has seen action in five games for the New York Giants (2-5) and has hauled in 10 receptions on 19 targets for 137 yards (13.7 yards per reception).
Latimer turned in a solid performance with three catches for 74 yards (24.7 yards per reception) in the season-opening loss to the Dallas Cowboys.
Dan Feeney, Los Angeles Chargers, Offensive Line
Feeney, a two-time All-American at Indiana, has started all seven games this season for the Los Angeles Chargers (2-5).
Rodger Saffold, Tennessee Titans, Offensive Line
Saffold has started all seven games this season for the Tennessee Titans (3-4). He has started 118 of his 121 games played in his 10-year NFL career.
Brandon Knight, Dallas Cowboys, Offensive Line
Knight has earned playing time in two games this season for the Dallas Cowboys (4-3). The rookie started his first career NFL game against the New York Jets on Oct. 13.
Wes Martin, Washington Redskins, Offensive Line
Martin, a fourth-round selection of the Washington Redskins (1-6), has made two starts in his rookie season. His first-career start came against the New York Giants. He also earned a starting nod against the New England Patriots.
Nate Sudfeld, Philadelphia Eagles, Quarterback
Sudfeld, a Super Bowl LII champion, is a bac-up quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles (3-4). He has not seen action in 2019.
Ian Thomas, Carolina Panthers, Tight End
Thomas has played in six games for the Carolina Panthers (4-2) with one start. His spot start came in Carolina's week five matchup with the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Chris Covington, Dallas Cowboys, Linebackers
Covington is a member of the Dallas Cowboys (4-3). He has not seen action in 2019.
Jason Spriggs, Green Bay Packers, Offensive Line
Spriggs is a member of the Green Bay Packers (6-1). He has not seen action in 2019.
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