University of Northern Iowa Athletics
Panthers in the Pros: NFL Preseason Week 1
8/14/2016 10:41:00 AM | Football
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa – The University of Northern Iowa football program was well represented in the first week of preseason games in the National Football League, with seven players earning valuable playing time.
Deiondre' Hall saw action in his first-career NFL game, earning Player of the Game honors after racking up five tackles and two passes defended against the Denver Broncos. The rookie quickly showed that his speed and length would be troublesome for opposing wide receivers, with his two defended passes coming near the end zone, coming up with big plays down the stretch for his team.
L.J. Fort also had a big game to start the season for the Steelers, pulling in five solo tackles. David Johnson hit the field after his standout rookie season in 2015, recording three carries for 31 yards.
Deiondre' Hall saw action in his first-career NFL game, earning Player of the Game honors after racking up five tackles and two passes defended against the Denver Broncos. The rookie quickly showed that his speed and length would be troublesome for opposing wide receivers, with his two defended passes coming near the end zone, coming up with big plays down the stretch for his team.
L.J. Fort also had a big game to start the season for the Steelers, pulling in five solo tackles. David Johnson hit the field after his standout rookie season in 2015, recording three carries for 31 yards.
| Player | Game | Result | Stats |
| Deiondre' Hall (Bears) | Chicago Bears vs. Denver Broncos | L, 22-0 | 5 tackles (4 solo), 2 passes defended |
| L.J. Fort (Steelers) | Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Detroit Lions | L, 30-17 | 5 tackles (5 solo), 1 pass defended |
| Terrell Sinkfield (Vikings) | Minnesota Vikings vs. Cincinnati Bengals | W, 17-16 | No Stats |
| Makinton Dorleant (Packers) | Green Bay Packers vs. Cleveland Browns | W, 17-11 | No Stats |
| David Johnson (Cardinals) | Arizona Cardinals vs. Oakland Raiders | L, 31-10 | 3 carries, 31 yards, 10.3 avg. |
| Xavier Williams (Cardinals) | Arizona Cardinals vs. Oakland Raiders | L, 31-10 | No Stats |
| Austin Howard (Raiders) | Oakland Raiders vs. Arizona Cardinals | W, 31-10 | No Stats |
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