Washington Huskies Alumni in the NFL – AFC September
Herb Nightengale
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The NFL season is underway. Here is our monthly look at Washington Huskies alumni playing for AFC teams.
In 2021 PNWS once again looks at Washington Huskies alumni playing in the NFL. One week a month, we update the NFC, followed by the AFC the next.
AFC West
Denver Broncos
The Denver Broncos have no Huskies.
Kansas City Chiefs
Neither do the Kansas City Chiefs.
Las Vegas Raiders
Linebacker Cory Littleton played four years with the Rams before signing as a free agent last year with Las Vegas. Week 1, Littleton had ten tackles in the Raiders win over the Baltimore Ravens. The second week the Raiders beat Pittsburgh and Littleton had five tackles.
Los Angeles Chargers
Tristan Vizcaino made his last kick for the Huskies in 2017. Since then, Vizcaino has bounced around the NFL trying to make a roster. He was with five other teams before landing a job as the Los Angeles Chargers’ kicker to open 2021. In two games this season, Vizcaino is 2-of-2 on extra points and made 5 of 6 field goal attempts. Unfortunately, the one he missed turned out to be the difference in LAC’s 20-17, Week 2 loss to Dallas.
AFC South
Houston Texans
To begin 2021, there are no Washington Huskies on the Houston Texans
Jacksonville Jaguars
The Jaguars have no former Huskies either. Last year’s lone Jacksonville Husky, Sidney Jones, was traded just after the third preseason game to the Seahawks.
Indianapolis Colts
Indy drafted QB Jacob Eason last year in the fourth round. The Colts made big changes at quarterback in the recent offseason, Philip Rivers retired, and Indy traded for Carson Wentz. As a result, Eason saw plenty of action this preseason. He entered 2021 as Indianapolis’ backup behind Wentz.
Eason didn’t play in Week 1 but did get into the game Week 2 after Wentz went down with two ankle injuries. He threw for 25 yards, completing 2 of 5 passes with an interception in the Colts 27-24 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. If Wentz is a no-go this week against Tennessee, Eason will make his first career NFL start.
Tennessee Titans
In this year’s draft, Tennessee selected Elijah Molden in the third round. He will primarily defend receivers in the slot as a nickelback. It’s a position he excelled at while with the Huskies. Molden has a pair of tackles in his first two games.
Jacob Eason goes to Parris. ✈️
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— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) August 15, 2021