NFL teams released their 53-man rosters for this upcoming season, which included seven former Hilltoppers…
JACK DOYLE, Indianapolis Colts
Ended the preseason with three receptions for 41 yards and will be returning for his sixth season with the Colts and is set to be the starting tight end this coming season. Doyle is coming into the season with 174 career receptions for 1,483 yards with 12 touchdowns and was named to the WKU Football All-Century team.
GEORGE FANT, Seattle Seahawks
Will be returning to the Seahawks for his third season and after suffering a season-ending ACL injury last season, he will be competing for the starting right tackle position.
TYLER HIGBEE, Los Angeles Rams
Will be returning to the Rams for his third season and is listed as the starting tight end on the Rams depth chart. Higbee is coming into the season with 36 career receptions for 380 yards and two touchdowns.
JOEL IYIEGBUNIWE, Chicago Bears
Had a solid preseason by racking up 11 tackles in 3 games and earned his spot on the Chicago Bears roster. He was drafted 115th overall in the fourth round by the Chicago Bears.
FORREST LAMP, Los Angeles Chargers
Will be returning to the Chargers for his second season and after missing all of last season with a torn ACL, he has made great recovery and is competing for the starting right guard postition. Lamp was also featured on the WKU Football All-Century team.
TAYWAN TAYLOR, Tennessee Titans
Had an impressive preseason by bringing in six receptions for 113 yards and added two touchdowns as well as a comment from the greatest basketball player of all time on Instagram. He will be returning for his second season with the Titans and will see plenty of time on the field this season as well as building on his already 16 career receptions for 231 yards as well as one touchdown. Taywan was also listed on the WKU Football All-Century team.
MIKE WHITE, Dallas Cowboys
Saw playing time this preseason and completed 44-of-70 passes ending the preseason with a 62.9 percent completion percentage. White is listed as the third string Quarterback and was drafted in the fifth round with the 171st pick.
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