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Your weekly recap of how former Sun Devils are performing in the NFL.
Damarious Randall picks off Cam Newton for second career interception
A week after picking off Peyton Manning, Randall snagged his second career pick by intercepting Panthers quarterback Cam Newton during the Packers 37-29 loss against the Carolina Panthers.
Omar Bolden returns punt return for touchdown to close first half
It's been former Sun Devil Rashad Ross whose special teams prowess has been on display throughout the season in Washington, but on Sunday it was Bolden who found his way into the end zone.
With the Broncos reeling and down 17-0 to the Indianapolis Colts with the first half drawing to a close, Bolden fielded a punt and took it back 83 yards to bring Denver within two scores.
Bolden's return was the first score of a 17-0 run made by the Broncos in the loss.
Vontaze Burfict involved in controversy following cameraman incident
Cincyjungle.com reports that the Bengals have asked Burfict to apologize for hitting a cameraman during their Thursday Night matchup with the Cleveland Browns.
The incident began when the original victim -- the operator's expensive-looking camera -- was knocked over by Burfict. The report goes on to explain that the cameraman suffered injuries after the camera was pushed into him, however was able to continue his job and is expected to work again this weekend.
Rookies
Name/Position/Number | Team | Selected | Standing | This Week's Statistics |
Damarious Randall, CB - No. 23 | Green Bay Packers | Rd 1, Pick 30 | Second-team left cornerback | 5 solo tackles, 2 passes defended, 1 INT in 37-29 loss vs. Carolina Panthers |
Jaelen Strong, WR - No. 11 | Houston Texans | Rd 3, Pick 70 | Third-team wide receiver | bye week |
Jamil Douglas, OG - No. 75 | Miami Dolphins | Rd 4, Pick 114 | Starting right guard | N/A in 33-17 loss vs. Buffalo Bills |
Marcus Hardison, DT - No. 91 | Cincinnati Bengals | Rd 4, Pick 135 | Third-team right defensive tackle | inactive in 31-10 win vs. Cleveland Browns |
Other Alumni on Active Rosters
Name/Position/No. | Team | Years at ASU | *Standing | This Week's Stats |
Lawrence Guy, DT - No. 67 | Baltimore Ravens | 2008-10 | Second-team defensive end | bye week |
Will Sutton, DT - No. 93 | Chicago Bears | 2009-13 | Starting defensive end | N/A in 22-19 win vs. San Diego Chargers |
Vontaze Burfict, LB - No. 58 | Cincinnati Bengals | 2009-11 | Starting weak-side linebacker | 3 tackles (2 solo) in 31-10 win vs. Cincinnati Bengals |
Brock Osweiler, QB - No. 17 | Denver Broncos | 2009-11 | Second-string quarterback | N/A in 27-24 loss vs. Indianapolis Colts |
Omar Bolden, DB - No. 31 | Denver Broncos | 2007-10 (missed 2011) | Second-team strong safety; No. 1 KO and punt returner | 1 solo tackle; 1 punt ret., 83 yd, TD; 2 KO ret, 69 yd in 27-24 loss vs. Indianapolis Colts |
Rashad Ross, WR - No. 19 | Washington | 2011-12 | Third-team wide receiver; No. 1 KO returner; No. 3 punt returner | N/A in 27-10 loss vs. New England Patriots |
*Standing according to depth chart projections on Ourlads.com
Alumni Placed on Injured Reserve/PUP List
Baltimore Ravens: Terrell Suggs, LB - No. 55 (was at ASU from 2000-02): suffered torn Achilles injury in opening game of the season. Out for year.
Denver Broncos: Kyle Williams, WR - No. 15 (2006-09): sustained a ruptured Achilles tendon on August 1.
Kansas City Chiefs: Paul Fanaika, OG - No. 74 (2004-08): was placed on injured reserve just days before the start of the season.
Washington: Shawn Lauvao, LG - No. 77 (2005-09): was placed on injured reserve due to an ankle injury and is out for the rest of the season.
Cuts, Waives and Others Actions
Defensive tackle Davon Coleman (2011-13) waived by Dallas Cowboys (Sep. 28)