Deacs in the NFL: Week 3
9/30/2015 12:00:00 AM | Football
Wake Forest Athletic Communications (@WakeFB)
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Eleven former Demon Deacons remain in the NFL, with eight currently on active rosters. We take a look at what each former Deac did around the NFL over the weekend.
FB Tommy Bohanon, New York Jets
Bohanon saw action but did not record a statistic in a 24-17 loss to the Eagles. He was primarily used in blocking scenarios, and has played in all three games this season.
DB Josh Bush, Denver Broncos
Bush saw action in the Broncos' 24-12 win over the Lions, but did not record a stat. He is part of a defense that has scored two game-winning touchdowns so far this season.
WR Michael Campanaro, Baltimore Ravens
Playing on offense and special teams, Campanaro tallied two catches for 11 yards and received his first-career carry, an eight-yard run. He also served as the team's returner, taking a kickoff 26 yards, and two punts 35 yards, including a 21-yard return.
WR Chris Givens, St. Louis Rams
In the Rams' 12-6 loss to Pittsburgh, Givens received a carry and took it 24 yards. He became the team's leading rusher of the game with that carry, out-pacing running backs Tre Mason (nine carries, 16 yards) and Todd Gurley (six carries, nine yards).
LB Justin Jackson, Dallas Cowboys
After signing with the Cowboys in June, Jackson tore his ACL in practice in early August. He will miss the 2015 season.
DB Kevin Johnson, Houston Texans
Houston picked up its first win of 2015, taking down Tampa Bay, 19-9. Johnson had another strong game, making three tackles and breaking up a pass. The Texans limited Jameis Winston to a sub-50 percent completion rate.
DB Merrill Noel, Buffalo Bills
After being released by the team on September 4, Noel was signed to the Bills practice squad.
LB Calvin Pace, New York Jets
Pace got the starting nod again, but he did not record a statistic the Jets fell to Philadelphia. He has started 144 career games in the NFL and made a total of 590 tackles with 57 sacks.
LB Zach Thompson, Baltimore Ravens
After seeing action in all four preseason games for the Ravens and recording a tackle in the final preseason contest against the Atlanta Falcons, Thompson was placed on Injured Reserve.
FB Nikita Whitlock, New York Giants
Whitlock wore several hats in the Giants' 32-21 win over Washington. He saw action at fullback, clearing the way for an early rushing touchdown. In the fourth quarter, he got reps at defensive tackle, knocking down QB Kirk Cousins on a pass rush and snuffing out a screen pass. "He's legitimate," head coach Tom Coughlin said. "He's a tremendous energy player who's very quick, very difficult for these offensive linemen to just be in position and stay with because he does have the spin moves and the acceleration and those types of things."
LB Kyle Wilber, Dallas Cowboys
Wilber started and was all over the field in a 39-28 loss to Atlanta. He recorded five tackles as the strong-side linebacker. This week at practice, he has also seen time at defensive end.
