University of Northern Iowa Athletics

Panthers in the Pros: NFL Week 1
9/14/2016 2:38:00 PM | Football
UNI has six players on active rosters to start the NFL season, with David Johnson earning his sixth start in the league. The Clinton, Iowa native rushed for 89 yards and a touchdown, adding 43 receiving yards on four receptions.
Deiondre' Hall already made a splash during preseason, receiving national attention on his versatility as a defensive back, and proved his worth in the regular season opener for the Bears. He racked up three tackles, including two solo and had a defended pass.
UNI's representation in the NFL continues tomorrow as week two of the regular season begins.
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Deiondre' Hall already made a splash during preseason, receiving national attention on his versatility as a defensive back, and proved his worth in the regular season opener for the Bears. He racked up three tackles, including two solo and had a defended pass.
UNI's representation in the NFL continues tomorrow as week two of the regular season begins.
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| Player | Game | Result | Stats |
| Makinton Dorleant (Green Bay Packers) | Packers vs. Jaguars | W, 27-23 | Injured Reserve |
| L.J. Fort (Pittsburgh Steelers) | Steelers vs. Redskins | W, 38-16 | 1 solo tackle, 1 QBH that forced an incompletion |
| Deiondre' Hall (Chicago Bears) | Bears vs. Texans | L, 23-14 | 3 tackles, 2 solo, 1 pass defended |
| Austin Howard (Oakland Raiders) | Raiders vs. Saints | W, 35-34 | No Stats |
| David Johnson (Arizona Cardinals) | Cardinals vs. Patriots | L, 23-21 | 16 carries, 89 yds, 1 rush TD | 4 catches, 43 yds |
| Xavier Williams (Arizona Cardinals) | Cardinal vs. Patriots | L, 23-21 | No Stats |
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