Justin Madubuike Shines in Baltimore Ravens Win: Texas A&M Aggies in the NFL Week 8
The Texas A&M Aggies boast 27 former student-athletes in the NFL who are currently helping their teams along in the 2023 season. Through six weeks, certain Aggies are shining.
Former Aggies defensive end and current Baltimore Ravens defensive standout Justin Madubuike had himself a game on Sunday in the team's win over the Cardinals in the desert. Madubuike registered one sack, three tackles, and three quarterback hits in the Ravens' 31-24 win over the Cardinals on Sunday.
Let's take a look at other current Aggies in the NFL and their performances in Week 5.
DE Myles Garrett - Garrett registered one sack, and two tackles with both solo and one for loss, one quarterback hit, and one forced fumble in the Browns' 24-20 loss to the Seahawks.
QB Ryan Tannehill - Tannehill was inactive on Sunday as he nurses an injury.
WR Mike Evans - Evans and the Bucs lost 24-18 to Buffalo on Thursday night. The former Aggies wideout registered three catches on six targets for 39 yards and one touchdown.
WR Christian Kirk - The speedster wideout tallied four catches on five targets for 46 yards in the Jaguars' 20-10 win over the Steelers on Sunday.
WR Josh Reynolds - Reynolds and the Lions are in action Monday night against the Las Vegas Raiders at Ford Field.
RB De'Von Achane - Achane suffered a knee injury in the Dolphins' Week 5 victory over the New York Giants. The Dolphins are playing it safe with Achane's knee injury. Achane was placed on IR and will be eligible to return in Week 11 vs. the Raiders.
P Braden Mann - Mann registered two punts for 117 yards (58.5 average) in the Eagles' 38-31 win over the Commanders on Sunday.
RB Isaiah Spiller - Spiller registered three carries for three yards and caught one pass on one target for five yards in the Chargers' 30-13 win over the Bears on Sunday night.
RB Trayveon Williams - Williams had two carries for six yards and two kick returns for 53 yards (26.5 yards average) in the Bengals' 31-17 win over the 49ers on Sunday.
DE Justin Madubuike - Madubuike registered one sack, three tackles, and three quarterback hits in the Ravens' 31-24 win over the Cardinals in the desert on Sunday.
LB Tyrel Dodson - Dodson recorded five tackles with four solo in the Bills' 24-18 win over the Bucs on Thursday night.
LB Von Miller - Miller is not yet fully recovered from his ACL tear from last Thanksgiving and played just 40 percent of the defensive snaps against Tampa Bay Thursday night. He tallied one quarterback hit in the game.
S Donovan Wilson - Wilson recorded six tackles, with five solo in the Cowboys' 43-20 win at AT&T Stadium on Sunday.
CB Jaylon Jones - Jones tallied one pass defended and two tackles in the Colts' 38-27 loss to the Saints on Sunday.
S Antonio Johnson - Johnson tallied one pass defended and one interception - the first of his young NFL career - in the Jags' 20-10 win over the Steelers on Sunday.
DE Micheal Clemons - Clemons recorded two tackles, one solo and one for loss in the Jets' 13-10 overtime win against the Giants on Sunday.
S Justin Evans - Evans did not play in the Eagles' 38-31 win over the Commanders on Sunday. The veteran will be unavailable for an extended stretch as the team placed him on IR.
DE DeMarvin Leal - Leal registered one total solo tackle in the Steelers' 20-10 loss to the Jags on Sunday.
OT Jake Matthews - Matthews was an anchor again for the Falcons on the offensive line in Atlanta's 28-23 loss to the Titans.
OL Germain Ifedi - Ifedi has yet to play a snap this season while serving in a backup role.
DT Bobby Brown - Rams defensive tackle Bobby Brown hurt his knee in the Week 5 loss to the Eagles and he's been placed on injured reserve. Brown started every game prior and has recorded 13 tackles.
OL Jermaine Eluemunor - Eluemunor and the Raiders play the Detroit Lions on Monday night.
OL Erik McCoy - McCoy got the start for New Orleans in their 38-27 win over the Colts.
OL Dan Moore - Moore played 100 percent of the offensive snaps in the Steelers' 20-10 loss to Jacksonville on Sunday.
The following Aggies are either on injured reserve or with the practice squad of their respective teams: OL Ryan McCollum (PIT), OL Kenyon Green (HOU), LB Buddy Johnson (CHI).