Derick Hall recorded a career-high three tackles for loss while Jalen McLeod forced and recovered his first career fumble, showcasing a week of impressive performances from former Tigers.
That and more on this week’s Auburn Made NFL Rundown.
Derick Hall, LB, Seattle Seahawks
Hall registered a career-high three tackles for loss to help lead the Seahawks' dominant defensive effort in a 17-3 divisional victory over the Cardinals. The 2023 second-round pick finished with four total tackles, including the previously mentioned tackles for loss, and now has a career best seven tackles for loss in nine games this season. The fourth-year pro earned a 71.5 PFF grade, his second highest of the season, and matched a season high with three QB hurries in 29 snaps played.
Keandre Lambert-Smith, WR, Los Angeles Chargers
Lambert-Smith hauled in a career-long 50-yard reception in the Chargers' matchup against the Texans. Justin Herbert connected with the second-year pro on a deep pass on fourth down, setting up Los Angeles deep in Houston territory. The reception marked the longest of Lambert-Smith's career and helped him post a career high in receiving yards in a game. The former fifth-round pick has recorded six catches for 82 yards this season, setting career highs in both categories.
Roger McCreary, CB, Detroit Lions
McCreary delivered a strong performance in Detroit's defensive battle against Miami, helping the Lions secure a gritty 19-9 victory. The 2022 second-round pick recorded six total tackles, including four solo stops, and added his eighth pass breakup of the season. The fourth-year pro also earned a 74.8 run defense grade from PFF for his efforts. Among 104 NFL cornerbacks, McCreary owns the 17th-best pass rush grade (74.9) and ranks fourth in total pressures (five) and sixth in pass breakups, according to PFF.
Jalen McLeod, LB, Jacksonville Jaguars
McCleod forced and recovered the first fumble of his career in Jacksonville's dominant 33-10 victory over Baltimore on Thursday Night Football. With 11:52 remaining in the fourth quarter, McCleod forced a fumble on a kickoff return attempt and recovered the loose ball, setting up a Jaguars touchdown to extend their lead. The former sixth-round pick recorded two total tackles while playing three defensive snaps and 20 snaps on special teams. McCleod earned a 90.6 special teams grade from PFF, the second-highest mark among NFL players in week nine.
Jamien Sherwood, LB, New York Jets
Sherwood continued his dominance in the defensive backfield for the Jets, registering nine total tackles and five solo stops in New York’s game against the Chiefs. The former fifth-round pick has 57 solo tackles on the year, ranking fifth out of 79 NFL linebackers in 575 total snaps. Sherwood ranks second in the NFL with 389 total tackles since the beginning of the 2024 season. The 2024 Jets MVP is up to 466 tackles and now sits 10th all-time among Auburn alumni in career NFL tackles.
Colby Wooden, DT, New Orleans Saints
Wooden helped the Saints' defense secure a 23-22 overtime victory over the Browns with a productive performance up front. The 2023 fourth-round pick recorded three total tackles, two quarterback hurries and his third tackle for loss of the season. The fourth-year pro has totaled six solo tackles this season and matched his season high with three total stops in the win. Wooden also earned a season-high 82.7 overall grade from PFF, ranking eighth among 146 interior defenders in week nine.
Other Tigers in the NFL
K.J. Britt, LB, Detroit Lions
Derrick Brown, DL, Carolina Panthers
Carlton Davis III, CB, New England Patriots
Jamel Dean, CB, Pittsburgh Steelers
Keldric Faulk, DE, Tennessee Titans
Josh Harris, LS, Los Angeles Chargers
Noah Igbinoghene, CB, Cleveland Browns
Bobby Jamisen-Travis, DT, New York Giants
Jonathan Jones, CB, Philadelphia Eagles
Eku Leota, OLB, Arizona Cardinals
Connor Lew, OL, Cincinnati Bengals
Mason Murphy, OL, New Orleans Saints
Bo Nix*, QB, Denver Broncos
J.J. Pegues*, DL Las Vegas Raider
Nehemiah Pritchett, CB, Seattle Seahawks
Keionte Scott*, CB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Jaylin Simpson, CB, Miami Dolphins
Braden Smith, OL, Houston Texans
Jarrett Stidham, QB, Denver Broncos
Daniel Thomas, S, Cleveland Browns
Malik Willis*, QB, Miami Dolphins
Jeremiah Wright, OL, New Orleans Saints
DNP (Injured Reserve)
Tank Bigsby, RB, Philadelphia Eagles
Keyron Crawford, DE, Las Vegas Raiders
Jack Driscoll, OL, Pittsburgh Steelers
Dorian Mausi, LB, Tennessee Titans
Jahquez Robinson, S, Baltimore Ravens
Practice Squad
Byron Cowart*, DT, Washington Commanders
Rivaldo Fairweather, TE, Arizona Cardinals
Marcus Harris, DT, Kansas City Chiefs
Jarquez Hunter, RB, New Orleans Saints
Shedrick Jackson, WR, Arizona Cardinals
Jayson Jones, DT, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Austin Keys, LB, Washington Commanders
Carl Lawson, DE, Indianapolis Colts
Owen Pappoe, LB, Detroit Lions
Dillon Wade, OL, Green Bay Packers
Kilian Zierer, OT, Jacksonville Jaguars
*Completed eligibility at another institution