Hekker has big day for Rams
November 23, 2015 | Football
Former Oregon State punter Johnny Hekker averaged 45.9 yards on eight punts, with a long of 63 yards, in a 16-13 loss to Baltimore on Sunday to lead Beaver alums in Week 11 of the National Football League season.
Here is a roundup of how all the Beavers in the NFL fared:
D.J.ALEXANDER (2011-14), KANSAS CITY: The rookie linebacker had two tackles and a special-teams tackle in a 33-3 win over San Diego on Sunday.
DEREK ANDERSON (2001-04), CAROLINA: The quarterback had two carries for two yards and recovered a fumble in a 44-16 win over Washington on Sunday.
JOSH ANDREWS (2010-13): The Philadelphia offensive lineman was not active for a 45-17 loss to Tampa Bay on Sunday.
BRANDON BROWNER (2002-03), NEW ORLEANS: Brandon and the Saints had a bye on Sunday.
BRANDIN COOKS (2011-13), NEW ORLEANS: The 2013 Biletnikoff Award winner and the Saints had a bye on Sunday.
SCOTT CRICHTON (2011-13), MINNESOTA: The second-year defensive end played but had no stats in a 30-13 loss to Green Bay on Sunday.
DWAN EDWARDS (2000-03), CAROLINA: The veteran defensive tackle had two tackles in a 44-16 win over Washington on Sunday.
OBUM GWACHAM (2011-14), NEW ORLEANS: Obum and the Saints had a bye this Sunday.
CONNOR HAMLETT (2011-14), NEW ORLEANS: The rookie tight end was released from the practice squad on Oct. 7.
JOHNNY HEKKER (2008-11), ST. LOUIS: The punter averaged 45.9 yards on eight punts, with a long of 63 yards, and had four punts downed inside the 20 in a 16-13 loss to Baltimore on Sunday.
ANDY LEVITRE (2005-08), ATLANTA: Andy started at left guard in a 24-21 loss to Indianapolis on Sunday.
KEENAN LEWIS (2005-08), NEW ORLEANS: Keenan and the Saints had a bye this Sunday.
SEAN MANNION (2011-14), ST. LOUIS: The rookie quarterback was not active for a 16-13 loss to Baltimore on Sunday.
MATT MOORE (2005-06), MIAMI: The quarterback did not play in a 24-14 loss to Dallas on Sunday.
STEVEN NELSON (2013-14), KANSAS CITY: The rookie defensive back played but had no stats in a 33-3 win over San Diego on Sunday.
STEPHEN PAEA (2008-10), WASHINGTON: The former Morris Trophy winner had four tackles and a tackle for loss in a 44-16 loss to Carolina on Sunday.
JORDAN POYER (20009-12), CLEVELAND: The former All-American cornerback and the Browns had a bye this Sunday.
MIKE REMMERS (2008-11), CAROLINA: The offensive tackle started for the Panthers in a 44-16 win over Washington on Sunday.
RASHAAD REYNOLDS (2010-13), JACKSONVILLE: The defensive back is on the practice squad.
JACQUIZZ RODGERS (2008-10), CHICAGO: Quizz is on injured reserve for the rest of the season after breaking his right arm on Oct. 18.
TERRON WARD (2011-14), ATLANTA: The rookie running back had two carries for two yards and three receptions for 16 yards, with a long of 11, in a 24-21 loss to Indianapolis this Sunday.
MARKUS WHEATON (2009-12), PITTSBURGH: The third-year wide receiver and the Steelers had a bye this Sunday.
DYLAN WYNN (2011-14), CLEVELAND: The rookie defensive end was re-signed to the Browns' practice squad on Nov. 2.
TYREQUEK ZIMMERMAN (2011-14), CLEVELAND: The safety was released from Cleveland's practice squad on Oct. 19.
Two alums are also in the Canadian Football League. Here's a roundup:
COLIN KELLY (2009-12), OTTAWA: Colin and Ottawa defeated Hamilton 35-28 on Sunday in the semifinals of the CFL playoffs to advance to the Grey Cup. Ottawa will play at Edmonton on Sunday for the CFL championships.
JAMES RODGERS (2007-11), MONTREAL: James was released on Oct. 16.
