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Football
Buckeyes in the NFL
By Scott Dame

Eagles rookie linebacker Brian Rolle managed to make the highlight reel despite Philadelphia’s 30-24 loss to the Bears Monday night.

Rolle stripped running back Matt Forte and returned the fumble 22 yards for the Eagles’ first touchdown of the game. The extra point tied the score at 10.

Rolle, who played for Immokalee (Fla.) High School, finished with six total tackles. His 30 total tackles rank third on the team this season.

Giants tight end Jake Ballard made another clutch play, but this one resulted in a 24-20 win over the Patriots.

On third-and goal with only 19 seconds remaining, Ballard caught a 1-yard touchdown pass from Eli Manning. Ballard, who played for Springboro High School, caught four passes for 67 yards and one touchdown against New England. On the season he ranks third among Giants with 395 receiving yards, fifth with 23 receptions and he’s tied for second with three receiving touchdowns.

Rolle and Ballard are your top two Buckeyes in the NFL for Week 9.

Below is a complete list of all former Buckeyes who play in the NFL and their Week 9 stats.

Player, Position, Team	Week 9 NFL Stats	Season-to-date stats
Will Allen, DB, Steelers	none	Played in 9 games starting 0. 4 tackles.
Jake Ballard, TE, Giants	4 catches for 67 yards & 1 TD	Played in 8 games starting 7. 23 catches for 395 yards & 3TDs.
Alex Boone, T, 49ers	none	Played in 8 games starting 0.
Justin Boren, G, Ravens	none	Signed to Ravens practice squad in September.
Bryant Browning, G, Panthers	none	Signed to Panthers practice squad in September.
Bobby Carpenter, OLB, Lions	idle	Played in 8 games starting 3. 19 tackles, 1 pass defensed& 1 INT returned for TD (34).
Chimdi Chekwa, CB, Raiders	none	Played in 4 games starting 1. 8 tackles & 2 passes defensed.Injured - Hamstring.
Maurice Clarett, RB, Free Agent	none	Signed by Omaha Nighthawks of UFL.
Adrian Clarke, OG, Free Agent	none	Signed by Florida Tuskers of UFL.
Nate Clements, CB, Bengals	7 tackles & 1 forced fumble	Played in 8 games starting 8. 33 tackles, 7 passes defensed& 2 forced fumbles.
Kurt Coleman, FS, Eagles	12 tackles	Played in 8 games starting 6. 29 tackles, 3 passes defensed & 3 INT.
Jim Cordle, C, Giants	none	Played in 4 games starting 0. Activated from practice squad in Oct.
Na’il Diggs, LB, Chargers	none	Played in 6 games starting 0. 11 tackles.
Chris Gamble, CB, Panthers	idle	Played in 7 games starting 7. 15 tackles, 7 passes defensed & 1 INT.
Vernon Gholston, DE, Free Agent	none	Cut by Bears in September.
Thaddeus Gibson, DE, Texans	none	Signed to Texans practice squad in Oct.
Ted Ginn Jr., WR, 49ers	1 catch for 14 yards. 1 kickoff return for 20 yards. 5 punt returns for 47 yards.	Played in 7 games starting 2. 5 rushes for 37 yards. 7 catches for 76 yards. 16 kickoff returns for 467 yards & 1 TD (102).27 punt returns for 276 yards & 1 TD (55).
Anthony Gonzalez, WR, Colts	none	Played in 3 games starting 0. Injured - Groin.
Larry Grant, OLB, 49ers	none	Played in 8 games starting 0. 3 tackles.
Roy Hall, WR, Free Agent	none	Released by Colts last season. Signed by Omaha Nighthawks of UFL.
Brian Hartline, WR, Dolphins	none	Played in 8 games starting 5. 18 catches for 257 yards & 1 TD.
Ben Hartsock, TE, Panthers	idle	Played in 7 games starting 1.
A.J. Hawk, ILB, Packers	7 tackles	Played in 8 games starting 8. 41 tackles, 1.5 sacks & 1 pass defensed.
Cameron Heyward, DE, Steelers	none	Played in 9 games starting 0. 5 tackles, 1 sack & 1 forced fumble.
Jermale Hines, DB, Panthers	idle	Played in 4 games starting 0. 2 tackles. Claimed by Panthers off waivers from Colts.
Santonio Holmes, WR, Jets	3 catches for 29 yards & 1 TD	Played in 8 games starting 8. 25 catches for 340 yards & 4 TDs.
Ross Homan, LB, Free Agent	none	Cut by Vikings in September.
Malcolm Jenkins, FS, Saints	3 tackles	Played in 9 games starting 9. 41 tackles, 5 passes defensed & 1 forced fumble.
Michael Jenkins, WR, Vikings	idle	Played in 8 games starting 4. 29 catches for 362 yards, 3 TDs & 1 fumble.
Dexter Larimore, DT, Free Agent	none	Cut by Saints in September.
James Laurinaitis, MLB, Rams	4 tackles	Played in 7 games starting 7. 61 tackles, 1 sack, 4 passes defensed & 1 INT.
Nick Mangold, C, Jets	none	Played in 6 games starting 6.
Jake McQuaide, LS, Rams	none	Played in 8 games starting 0.
Donnie Nickey, FS, Free Agent	none	Not re-signed by Titans.
Mike Nugent, K, Bengals	made 1 of 1 FGs & 3 of 3 XPs.	Played in 8 games starting 0. Made 16 of 17 FGs & 19 of 20 XPs.
Shane Olivea, OL, Free Agent	none	Signed by Virginia Destroyers of UFL.
Aaron Pettrey, K, Free Agent	none	Released by Bengals last season.
Quinn Pitcock, DT, Free Agent	none	Cut by Lions in September.
Ryan Pickett, DE, Packers	3 tackles & 1 pass defensed	Played in 7 games starting 7. 17 tackles & 1 pass defensed.
Terrelle Pryor, QB, Raiders	none	Played in 1 games starting 0.
Jay Richardson, DE, Free Agent	none	Not re-signed by Seahawks.
Brian Robiskie, WR, Jaguars	idle	Played in 6 games starting 2. 3 catches for 25 yards.Waived by Browns and signed by Jaguars in Nov.
Brian Rolle, LB, Eagles	6 tackles, 1 forced fumble & 1 fumble recovery returned for TD (22)	Played in 8 games starting 5. 30 tackles, 3 passes defensed& 1 fumble recovery returned for TD (22).
Robert Rose, DE, Free Agent	none	Cut by Dolphins in September.
Anderson Russell, DB, Dolphins	none	Signed to Dolphins practice squad in September.
Brandon Saine, RB, Packers	none	Played in 1 game starting 0.Signed to Packers active roster from practice squad in Oct.
Dane Sanzenbacher, WR, Bears	none	Played in 8 games starting 1. 19 catches for 172 yards & 3 TDs. 1 rush for -4 yards.
Darrion Scott, DE, Redskins	none	Played in 0 games starting 0.
Rob Sims, G, Lions	idle	Played in 8 games starting 8.
Ray Small, WR, Free Agent	none	Released by Colts last season
Troy Smith, QB, Free Agent	none	Not re-signed by 49ers. Signed by Omaha Nighthawks of UFL.
Will Smith, DE, Saints	1 tackle	Played in 7 games starting 7. 19 tackles, 4.5 sacks & 1 forced fumble.
Austin Spitler, LB, Dolphins	1 tackle	Played in 8 games starting 0. 4 tackles.
Devon Torrence, DB, Free Agent	none	Cut by Vikings in September.
Mike Vrabel, LB, Chiefs	none	Retired in July.
Donald Washington, SS, Chiefs	none	Played in 7 games starting 2. 17 tackles & 1 forced fumble.
Beanie Wells, RB, Cardinals	10 rushes for 20 yards & 2 catches for 13 yards	Played in 7 games starting 7. 123 rushes for 526 yards & 7 TDs. 6 catches for 25 yards.
Donte Whitner, SS, 49ers	6 tackles	Played in 7 games starting 7. 30 tackles, 5 passes defensed, 1 INT & 1 forced fumble.
Matt Wilhelm, LB, Free Agent	none	Not re-signed by Packers.
Lawrence Wilson, DE, Free Agent	none	Signed by Las Vegas Locomotives of UFL.
Antoine Winfield, CB, Vikings	idle	Played in 4 games starting 4. 35 tackles, 1 pass defensed, 1 INT & 1 forced fumble. Injured - Strained Neck.
Doug Worthington, DT, Redskins	none	Signed to Redskins practice squad in September.
Ashton Youboty, CB, Free Agent	none	Cut by Buccaneers in September.

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