THE FLATS — In the first week of professional football, multiple former Yellow Jackets had terrific performances to the tune of several wins.
Leading the #ProJackets on offense was tight end Darren Waller, who hauled in six receptions for 45 yards in the Raiders’ 34-30 win at Carolina. Also helping lead his team to victory was kicker Harrison Butker, who knocked home two field goals – including a 29-yarder – and all four extra points. He also averaged 65 yards per kick on six kickoffs in the 34-20 win over the Texans.
Offensive lineman Shaq Mason helped the new-look New England Patriots to the tune of 217 rushing yards in the 21-11 win over Miami.
Defensively, linebacker Jeremiah Attaochu recorded four tackles (three solo), including a sack, despite the Broncos falling 16-14 to the Titans. In his first game in Jacksonville, defensive end Adam Gotsis took down three offensive players (one solo) in the Jaguars’ 27-20 win over Indianapolis.
Rookie UDFA Nathan Cottrell also made his debut in the Jaguars’ win on Sunday, playing one offensive snap. No surprise to Georgia Tech fans, Cottrell made the most impact on special teams, making 19 snaps on Sunday. Also seeing extensive time on special teams was Chris Milton, who played in 13 special teams snaps in Tennessee’s win.
Below is a complete list of the Football #ProJackets who were on NFL rosters to start this year.
| NFL | PLAYER | WEEK 1 STATS | 2020 SEASON STATS |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Jeremiah Attaochu #97 | LB Denver Broncos Bio NFL Draft: 2014 (Chargers), 2nd round Experience: 7th season Status: Active Years at Tech: 2010-13 High School: Archbishop Carroll | Titans 16, Broncos 14 GP:1 Total Tackles: 4 Solo: 3 Assisted: 1 Sacks: 1 Broncos (0-1) | GP:1 Total Tackles: 4 Solo: 3 Assisted: 1 Sacks: 1 |
 | Harrison Butker #7 | K Kansas City Chiefs Bio NFL Draft: 2017 (Panthers), 7th round Experience: 4th season Status: Active Years at Tech: 2013-16 High School: Westminster | Texans 20, Chiefs 34 GP: 1 FGs Made: 2 FGs Attempted: 2 Longest FG: 29 PATs: 4 KO: 6 Avg: 65 TB: 3 Chiefs (1-0) | GP: 1 FGs Made: 2 FGs Attempted: 2 Longest FG: 29 PATs: 4 KO: 6 Avg: 65 TB: 3 |
 | Nathan Cottrell #31 | RB Jacksonville Jaguars Bio NFL Draft: UDFA Experience: 1st season Status: Active Years at Tech: 2016-19 High School: Knoxville West | Colts 20, Jaguars 27 1 offensive snap 19 snaps on special teams. Jaguars (1-0) | |
 | Tyler Davis #87 | TE Jacksonville Jaguars Bio NFL Draft: 2019 (Jaguars), 7th round Experience: 1st season Status: Active Years at Tech: 2019 High School: Mepham | Colts 20, Jaguars 27 Did not play due to injury. Jaguars (1-0) | |
 | Adam Gotsis #96 | DE Jacksonville Jaguars Bio NFL Draft: 2016 (Broncos), 2nd round Experience: 6th season Status: Active Years at Tech: 2012-15 High School: Kew | Colts 20, Jaguars 27 GP: 1 Total Tackles: 3 Solo: 1 Assisted: 2 Jaguars (1-0) | GP: 1 Total Tackles: 3 Solo: 1 Assisted: 2 |
 | Shaq Mason #69 | OG New England Patriots Bio NFL Draft: 2015 (Patriots), 4th round Experience: 6th season Status: Active Years at Tech: 2011-14 High School: Columbia Central | Dolphins 11, Patriots 21 GP: 1 GS: 1 Patriots (1-0) | GP: 1 GS: 1 |
 | Chris Milton #28 | CB Tennessee Titans Bio NFL Draft: Undrafted, 2016 Experience: 5th season Status: Active Years at Tech: 2012-15 High School: Charlton County | Titans 16, Broncos 14 13 snaps on special teams Broncos (0-1) | GP: 1 |
 | Darren Waller #83 | TE Vegas Raiders Bio NFL Draft: 2015 (Ravens), 6th round Experience: 4th season Status: Active Years at Tech: 2012-15 High School: North Cobb | Raiders 34, Panthers 30 GP 1: Receptions: 6 Receiving Yards: 45 Avg.: 7.6 Longest Reception: 8 Raiders (1-0) | GP 1: Receptions: 6 Receiving Yards: 45 Avg.: 7.6 Longest Reception: 8 |
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