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Hopkins, Bryant highlight NFL Tigers in Week 6
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Hopkins, Bryant highlight NFL Tigers in Week 6


by - Correspondent -

The past few years, Clemson has staked its claim as WRU, and Sunday’s NFL results certainly didn’t hurt that assertion.

Houston’s DeAndre HopkinsDeAndre Hopkins
Wide Receiver (2010 - 2012)
#6 6-2, 205
Central, SC

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continued his early season roll with 10 catches for 148 yards and two touchdowns against Jacksonville. In doing so, Hopkins became the first player in NFL history with at least nine catches and 145 yards in three straight games.

His former Clemson teammate, Martavis BryantMartavis Bryant
Wide Receiver (2011 - 2013)
#1 6-5, 200
Calhoun Falls, SC

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made his season debut with Pittsburgh and made it count with six catches for 137 yards and two touchdowns against Arizona.

And Sammy WatkinsSammy Watkins
Wide Receiver (2011 - 2013)
#2 6-1, 205
Fort Myers, FL

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, who remember was on the same team with Bryant and Hopkins, had four catches for 48 yards and a touchdown for Buffalo against Cincinnati before suffering an ankle injury.

Clemson also had three players with an interception Sunday in Bashaud BreelandBashaud Breeland
(2010 - 2013)
#17 6-0, 195
Allendale, SC

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, Marcus GilchristMarcus Gilchrist
Defensive Back (2007 - 2010)
#12 5-11, 190
High Point, NC

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and Coty SensabaughCoty Sensabaugh
Cornerback (2007 - 2011)
#15 6-0, 185
Kingsport, TN

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. Breeland also became the first player in the past 20 years with an interception, a forced fumble and two fumble recoveries in one half.

Dwayne AllenDwayne Allen
Tight End (2008 - 2011)
#83 6-3, 255
Fayetteville, NC

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, TE, Indianapolis: Three catches for 23 yards against New England.

Stephone AnthonyStephone Anthony
Linebacker (2011 - 2014)
#42 6-3, 245
Polkton, NC

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, LB, New Orleans: Six tackles, two passes defensed against Atlanta.

Tavaris BarnesTavaris Barnes
Defensive End (2010 - 2014)
#9 6-3, 275
Jacksonville, FL

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, DE, New Orleans: Played seven plays on defense against Atlanta.

Isaiah BattleIsaiah Battle
Offensive Tackle (2012 - 2014)
#79 6-7, 290
Brooklyn, NY

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, St. Louis: Practice squad.

Vic BeasleyVic Beasley
Defensive End (2010 - 2014)
#3 6-2, 236
Adairsville, GA

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, DE, Atlanta: Three tackles against New Orleans.

Andre BranchAndre Branch
Defensive End (2007 - 2011)
#40 6-5, 260
Richmond, VA

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, DE, Jacksonville: Two tackles, one tackle for loss and one pass defensed against Houston.

Bashaud Breeland, DB, Washington: Four tackles, one interception, two passes defensed, one fumble forced and two fumble recoveries against the New York Jets.

Jaron BrownJaron Brown
Wide Receiver (2008 - 2012)
#18 6-2, 205
Cheraw, SC

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, WR, Arizona: Played 27 plays on offense and 11 plays on special teams against Pittsburgh.

Kourtnei BrownKourtnei Brown
Defensive End (2007 - 2011)
#90 6-6, 255
Charlotte, NC

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, LB, Houston: Played six plays on defense and one play on special teams against Jacksonville.

Martavis Bryant, WR, Pittsburgh: Six catches for 137 yards and two touchdowns against Arizona.

Crezdon ButlerCrezdon Butler
Defensive Back
# 6-0, 180
Asheville, NC

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, Seattle: Played five plays on special teams against Carolina.

Chandler CatanzaroChandler Catanzaro
Punter / Kicker (2009 - 2013)
#39 6-3, 200
Greenville, SC

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, PK, Arizona: Made two field goals and one extra point against Pittsburgh.

Kavell ConnerKavell Conner
Linebacker
# 6-1, 240
Midlothian, VA

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, LB, San Diego: Played 15 plays on defense and 17 plays on special teams against Green Bay.

Corey CrawfordCorey Crawford
Defensive End (2011 - 2014)
#93 6-5, 275
Columbus, GA

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, Washington: Practice squad.

Andre EllingtonAndre Ellington
Running Back (2008 - 2012)
#23 5-10, 195
Moncks Corner, SC

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, RB, Arizona: One rush for 7 yards and two catches for 47 yards against Pittsburgh.

Marcus Gilchrist, SS, New York Jets: Three tackles, one interception and two passes defensed against Washington.

Malliciah GoodmanMalliciah Goodman
Defensive End (2009 - 2012)
#97 6-4, 270
Florence, SC

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, DE, Atlanta: Inactive against New Orleans.

Chris HairstonChris Hairston
Offensive Line (2006 - 2010)
#61 6-7, 325
Winston-Salem, NC

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, T, San Diego: Played 92 plays on offense against Green Bay.

DeAndre Hopkins, WR, Houston: Ten catches for 148 yards and two touchdowns against Jacksonville.

Adam HumphriesAdam Humphries
Wide Receiver (2011 - 2014)
#13 5-11, 193
Spartanburg, SC

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, WR, Tampa Bay: Practice squad.

Grady JarrettGrady Jarrett
Defensive Tackle (2011 - 2014)
#50 6-0, 290
Conyers, GA

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, DT, Atlanta: One tackle against New Orleans.

Jarvis JenkinsJarvis Jenkins
Sr. Defensive Tackle
#99 6-4, 315
Clemson, SC

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, DE, Chicago: One tackle, one half sack and three quarterback pressures against Detroit.

Byron MaxwellByron Maxwell
Defensive Back (2006 - 2010)
#36 6-1, 205
North Charleston, SC

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, CB, Philadelphia: Six tackles against the New York Giants.

Antoine McClainAntoine McClain
Offensive Guard (2008 - 2011)
#74 6-6, 335
Anniston, AL

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, T, Arizona: Practice squad.

Jonathan MeeksJonathan Meeks
Safety (2009 - 2012)
#5 6-1, 210
Rock Hill, SC

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, Buffalo: One special teams tackle against Cincinnati.

Bradley PinionBradley Pinion
Punter (2012 - 2014)
#92 6-6, 230
Concord, NC

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, P, San Francisco: Four punts for a 38.0-yard average against Baltimore.

Coty Sensabaugh, CB, Tennessee: Two tackles, one interception and one pass defensed against Miami.

Tyler ShatleyTyler Shatley
Offensive Guard (2009 - 2013)
#62 6-3, 295
Icard, NC

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, G, Jacksonville: Inactive against Houston.

C.J. SpillerC.J. Spiller
Pro Running Back
#28 5-11, 195
Lake Butler, FL

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, RB, New Orleans: Three rushes for 10 yards and four catches for 17 yards against Atlanta.

Tony StewardTony Steward
Linebacker (2011 - 2014)
#7 6-, 235
Hastings, FL

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, LB, Buffalo: Played two plays on special teams against Cincinnati.

Brandon ThomasBrandon Thomas
Offensive Line (2009 - 2013)
#63 6-3, 305
Spartanburg, SC

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, T, San Francisco: Inactive against Baltimore.

Brandon ThompsonBrandon Thompson
Defensive Tackle (2008 - 2011)
#98 6-2, 310
Thomasville, GA

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, DT, Cincinnati: One tackle and one half sack against Buffalo.

Sammy Watkins, WR, Buffalo: Four catches for 48 yards and one touchdown against Cincinnati.

Charlie WhitehurstCharlie Whitehurst
Quarterback (2002 - 2005)
#6 6-4, 225
Duluth, GA

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, QB, Tennessee: Inactive against Miami.

DeShawn WilliamsDeShawn Williams
Defensive Tackle (2011 - 2014)
#99 6-1, 295
Central, SC

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, Cincinnati: Practice squad.

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