THE FLATS β The 102nd season of the National Football League is almost upon us and several former Yellow Jackets are prepared to kick off the 2021 slate in this week’s #ProJackets Football Report.
Hitting the professional football world by storm in the NFL’s Hall of Fame Game was 7th-round 2021 NFL Draft pick Pressley Harvin III, who punted a series of picture-perfect punts to earn his way onto the regular-season roster for Pittsburgh. Harvin enters the NFL after earning the Ray Guy Award, recognizing the nation’s top collegiate punter.
The definition of perfection π @pharvin27 pic.twitter.com/70aOfatxec
— Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (@GTAthletics) August 6, 2021
LETβS GOOOOOO @pharvin27 pic.twitter.com/iqckk8N9Eb
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) August 6, 2021
Pressley Harvin III making his #ProJacket debut. Launch code activated! π¦΅π½π£ pic.twitter.com/zUz8oiRoYR
— Andy Demetra π· (@AndyDemetra) August 6, 2021
After a career year in 2020, tight end Darren Waller will kick off another year in Las Vegas on Monday Night Football, facing off against Baltimore. Waller moved up to No. 35 on the NFL’s top 100 list after hauling in an impressive 107 receptions for 1,196 yards and nine touchdowns. Waller has now rattled off back-to-back 1,000-yard receiving seasons for the Raiders.
From No. 99 in 2020.
To No. 35 in 2021.@Rackkwall83 keeps on climbing. ππΊ: #NFLTop100 No. 10-1 — Saturday, Aug. 28 at 4pm ET on @nflnetwork pic.twitter.com/l3Nhiap3eh
— NFL (@NFL) August 26, 2021
Returning for the Jaguars will be Nathan Cottrell and Adam Gotsis. Cottrell made his name on special teams for Jacksonville during his rookie season, compiling 123 return yards and five tackles as their gunner – a role he inhabited at Georgia Tech. During the preseason, Cottrell also hauled in his first pro touchdown. Gotsis returns for his seventh season in the league and second with the Jags. The Melbourne, Australia native turned in a fine season last year, recording 37 tackles in 16 games.
We π you, Nate!#4the404 /// @Jaguars
πΊ Watch #NFLPreseason on @NFLNetwork pic.twitter.com/UmIKIvRzs7
— Georgia Tech Football (@GeorgiaTechFB) August 24, 2021
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π€ Via @GridironVic & @GeorgiaTechFB pic.twitter.com/s8UYSh3HRg— NFL Australia (@NFLAustralia) August 30, 2021
Another Jaguar last season, Tyler Davis, will don a different uniform in 2021 after signing as a free agent with the Indianapolis Colts. Also switching teams this year is Jeremiah Attaochu, who signed with the Chicago Bears after a two-year stint with Denver. With the Broncos, Attaochu recorded 31 tackles (24 solo, six tackles for loss, 5.0 sacks and one forced fumble last season. Also returning for his 7th season in the NFL is offensive lineman Shaq Mason with the New England Patriots and Kansas City Chiefs’ kicker Harrison Butker, who made 25 field goals last season, including a 58-yarder, and recorded 72 touchbacks.
What a grab by @Tyler_Davis9!
πΊ: #JAXvsDAL on NFLN pic.twitter.com/LUdkKr9dJv
— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) August 29, 2021
Best pass rush of the day might have been by OLB Jeremiah Attaochu. Nifty spin move off the edge. Team believes he's an upgrade over Barkevious Mingo as a 3rd option this season.
— Brad Biggs (@BradBiggs) July 30, 2021
Legend of The Flats and NFL great Calvin Johnson was also enshrined in Canton this offseason, hearing his name selected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
LEGEND of The Flats. @calvinjohnsonjr π @ProFootballHOF #4the404 /// #PFHOF21
— Georgia Tech Football (@GeorgiaTechFB) August 8, 2021
TRANSACTIONS:
- Jalen Camp has signed to the Houston Texans practice squad.
Below is a complete list of the Football #ProJackets who were on NFL rosters to start this year.
| NFL | PLAYER | WEEK 1 OPPONENT | 2020 SEASON STATS |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Jeremiah Attaochu #50 | LB Chicago Bears Bio NFL Draft: 2014 (Chargers), 2nd round Experience: 8th season Status: Active Years at Tech: 2010-13 High School: Archbishop Carroll | Chicago at Los Angeles - 8:20 PM | (With Denver) GP: 13 Total Tackles: 31 Solo: 24 Assisted: 7 Tackles for Loss: 6 Sacks: 5.0 Forced Fumble: 1 |
 | Harrison Butker #7 | K Kansas City Chiefs Bio NFL Draft: 2017 (Panthers), 7th round Experience: 5th season Status: Active Years at Tech: 2013-16 High School: Westminster | Cleveland at Kansas City - 1 PM | GP: 16 FG: 25-for-27 Long FG: 58 Extra Points: 48 KOs: 95 KO Yards: 6,027 TB: 72 KO Avg.: 63.4 |
 | Nathan Cottrell #31 | RB Jacksonville Jaguars Bio NFL Draft: UDFA Experience: 2nd season Status: Active Years at Tech: 2016-19 High School: Knoxville West | Jacksonville at Houston - 1 PM | GP: 8 Total Tackles: 5 Solo: 3 Assisted: 2 Kick Returns: 7 Return Yards: 123 Longest Return: 30 Avg.: 17.6 |
 | Tyler Davis #87 | TE Indianapolis Colts Bio NFL Draft: 2019 (Jaguars), 7th round Experience: 2nd season Status: Active Years at Tech: 2019 High School: Mepham | Seattle at Indianapolis - 1 PM | (With Jacksonville) GP: 8 |
 | Adam Gotsis #96 | DE Jacksonville Jaguars Bio NFL Draft: 2016 (Broncos), 2nd round Experience: 7th season Status: Active Years at Tech: 2012-15 High School: Kew | Jacksonville at Houston - 1 PM | GP: 16 Total Tackles: 37 Solo: 18 Assisted: 19 Tackles for Loss: 4 Passes Defended: 3 Forced Fumble: 1 |
 | Pressley Harvin III #6 | P Pittsburgh Steelers Bio NFL Draft: 2021 (Steelers), 7th round Experience: 1st season Status: Active Years at Tech: 2017-20 High School: Sumter | Pittsburgh at Buffalo - 1 PM | |
 | Shaq Mason #69 | OG New England Patriots Bio NFL Draft: 2015 (Patriots), 4th round Experience: 7th season Status: Active Years at Tech: 2011-14 High School: Columbia Central | Miami at New England - 4:25 PM | GP: 13 GS: 13 |
 | Darren Waller #83 | TE Vegas Raiders Bio NFL Draft: 2015 (Ravens), 6th round Experience: 5th season Status: Active Years at Tech: 2012-15 High School: North Cobb | Baltimore at Las Vegas - 8:15 PM (Monday) | GP: 16 Receptions: 107 Receiving Yards: 1,196 Avg.: 11.2 Longest Reception: 38 Receiving TDs: 9 |
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