Gators in the NFL: Week 7

Last Updated: October 21, 2025By


GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Former Gators contributed to wins in all three phases of the game this weekend, including a game-winning kick on prime time. 
 
Each week of the 2025-26 season, FloridaGators.com will cover all of the best moments from the NFL stars who made a name for themselves in Gainesville.
 
Offense

Chimere Dike – WR – Tennessee Titans

Dike finds pay dirt! The rookie had a breakout day, hauling in a 38-yard touchdown for his first career NFL score. He was Tennessee’s spark throughout the game, piling up 168 all-purpose yards through the air, on the ground and in the return game.

 

Kyle Pitts – TE – Atlanta Falcons
Tying his season-high with seven catches in prime time, Pitts was a consistent outlet for Falcons’ quarterback Michael Penix Jr. With 62 yards receiving, Pitts is proving to be a dependable chain-mover with four first-down grabs under the lights.
 

Defense

Ventrell Miller – LB – Jacksonville Jaguars

Starting in front of an international crowd at Wembley Stadium, Ventrell Miller stepped up in place of the injured Devin Lloyd, recording eight tackles (five solo). The second-year linebacker’s instincts and effort stood out in the Jaguars’ overseas match up, showcasing his physicality on defense.

 

Gervon Dexter Sr. – DL – Chicago Bears
The Bears’ defense showed out on Sunday, setting the tone early with a fumble recovered by Gervon Dexter Sr. two minutes into the first quarter. The third-year nose tackle’s turnover led to a Chicago field goal, giving them their first lead in the 26-14 win over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday.
 

Special Teams

Evan McPherson – K – Cincinnati Bengals

A perfect Thursday night for the Bengals’ kicker Evan McPherson, who went four for four on field goals and three for three on extra points. McPherson got the call with seconds remaining on Thursday night, drilling a 36-yard game-winner to put the Bengals ahead of the Steelers on prime time.

 

Malik Davis – RB – Dallas Cowboys
In his first game of the 2025 season, Malik Davis immediately showed out, racking up three tackles on special teams. He played a pivotal role in the Cowboys’ win on Sunday, helping Dallas control field position throughout the game. His effort in coverage prevented Washington from gaining extra yardage on punt and kick returns.
 

For a complete list of Gators in the NFL, see below.

Arizona Cardinals (GB 27 – ARI 23)

90 – Zachary Carter – DT – 4 years (Practice Squad)

Atlanta Falcons (ATL 10 – SF 20)

8 – Kyle Pitts – TE – 5 years (7 Receptions, 62 Yards)

Baltimore Ravens (BYE)

58 – Taven Bryan* – DL – 7 years (Practice Squad)

Buffalo Bills (BYE)

64 – O’Cyrus Torrence – OG – 3 years

Carolina Panthers (CAR 13 – NYJ 6)

55 – Cam Jackson – DT – Rookie

Chicago Bears (NO 14 – CHI 26)

99 – Gervon Dexter Sr. – DL – 3 years (1 TOT, 1 FR)

Cincinnati Bengals (PIT 31 – CIN 33)

2 – Evan McPherson – K – 5 years (4/4 FG, Long of  49, 3/3 XP)

24 – Marco Wilson – CB – 5 years (1 TOT, 1 SOLO)

98 – T.J. Slaton Jr. – DL – 5 years (2 TOT)

Dallas Cowboys (WAS 22 – DAL 44)  

13 – Dante Fowler Jr. – DE – 11 years (1 TOT, 1 SOLO, 1 TFL, 1 QB Hit)

20 – Kaiir Elam – CB – 4 years (4 TOT, 2 SOLO, 1 PD)

21 – Malik Davis – RB – 3 years (3 TOT, 2 SOLO)

25 – Trikweze Bridges – CB – Rookie (4 TOT, 4 SOLO)

50 – Shemar James – LB – Rookie (9 TOT, 4 SOLO, 1 TFL, 1 Sack, 2 QB Hits)

Denver Broncos (NYG 32 – DEN 33)

16 – Jeremy Crawshaw – P – Rookie (6 Punts, 303 Yards, 50.5 AVG, 2 in 20, 61 Long)

Detroit Lions (TB 9 – DET 24)

34 – Alex Anzalone – LB – 9 years (4 TOT, 3 SOLO)

65 – Kingsley Eguakun* – C – 1 year (Practice Squad)

Green Bay Packers (GB 27 – ARI 23)

57 – Brenton Cox Jr. – DL – 3 years (Injured/Reserve)

Houston Texans (HOU 19 – SEA 27)

6 – Tommy Townsend – P – 6 years (7 Punts, 344 Yards, 49.1 AVG, 1 in 20, 57 Long)

18 – Graham Mertz – QB – Rookie

31 – Dameon Pierce – RB – 4 years

77 – Trent Brown – OT – 11 years

Indianapolis Colts (IND 38 – LAC 24)

5 – Anthony Richardson Sr. – QB – 3 years (Injured/Reserve)

Jacksonville Jaguars (LAR 35 – JAX 7)

51 – Ventrell Miller – LB – 3 years (8 TOT, 5 SOLO)

Kansas City Chiefs (LV 0 – KC 31)

74 – Jawaan Taylor – OT – 7 years

Las Vegas Raiders (LV 0 – KC 31)

70 – Stone Forsythe – OL – 5 years

88 – Justin Shorter – WR – 3 years

Los Angeles Chargers (IND 38 – LAC 24)

72 – David Sharpe* – OL – 6 years (Practice Squad)

Los Angeles Rams (LAR 35 – JAX 7)

72 – DJ Humphries – OL – 11 years

Miami Dolphins (MIA 6 – CLE 31)

33 – Jason Marshall Jr. – CB – Rookie (Injured/Reserve)

Minnesota Vikings (PHI 28 – MIN 22)

58 – Jonathan Greenard – OLB – 6 years (3 TOT, 3 SOLO, 2 TFL)

New Orleans Saints (NO 14 – CHI 26)

98 – Jonathan Bullard – DE – 10 years (1 TOT)

New York Jets (CAR 13 – NYJ 6)

54 – Ja’Markis Weston – LB – Rookie (1 TOT)

Philadelphia Eagles (PHI 28 – MIN 22)

74 – Fred Johnson – OT – 7 years

San Francisco 49ers (ATL 10 – SF 20)

1 – Ricky Pearsall – WR – 1 year

5 – Demarcus Robinson – WR – 10 years

18 – Eddy Piñeiro – K – 5 years (2/2 FG, Long of 55, 2/2 XP)

Tennessee Titans (NE 31 – TEN 13)

11 – Van Jefferson – WR – 6 years (4 Receptions, 41 Yards)

17 – Chimere Dike – WR – Rookie (4 Receptions, 70 Yards, 1 TD, 3 KR, 84 Yards, 1 PR, 15 Yards)

78 – Brandon Crenshaw-Dickson* – OT – Rookie (Practice Squad)

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