Now that the NFL Week 6 games are over, we focus on the former Jackets’ impressive performances.
Former Tech running back Jordan Mason continues to make a name for himself as the San Francisco 49ers’ primary running back, gaining 73 yards on nine rushes, including a season-high 38 yards rushing. Through six games, Mason has already doubled his single-season rushing yards, ensuring a breakout year. The former Tech star ranks second in the NFL in total rushing yards (609 yards) and rushing yards per game (101.5 yards per game).
Former Jacket OG Shaq Mason had another strong week for the Texans, playing 95% of all offensive snaps en route to a 41-21 victory for the Texans. The 10-year veteran has been a cornerstone of the Texans’ offense, ranking fifth in the NFL in offensive snaps played (414) and allowing just two sacks through six games. The Texans finished the season with a record of 5 wins and 1 loss, placing them in first place in the AFC South.
Former Tech DE Keion White became a quiet superstar for the New England Patriots in his second season, totaling three tackles and two pass deflections this week. Through six games, White has already surpassed last year’s season in sacks, fumbles and solo tackles. The Patriots fall to 1-5 this weekend and will face the Jacksonville Jaguars in London as part of the NFL International Series.
Harrison Butterker (PK – Kansas City Chiefs)
NFL 8th season
Week 6: Bye-bye
Week 7: San Francisco 49ers (Sunday 4:25 p.m. – TV: FOX)
Jordan Mason (RB – San Francisco 49ERS)
NFL 3rd season
Week 6: Seattle Seahawks: 9 carries, 73 yards, 1 reception, 9 yards in a 36-24 49ers win.
Week 7: vs. Kansas City Chiefs (Sunday 4:25 p.m. – TV: FOX)
Shaq Mason (G – Houston Texans)
10th NFL season
Week 6: Against the New England Patriots: Started at RG and played 95% of the offensive snaps in a 41-21 Texans victory.
Week 7: Green Bay Packers (Sunday 1 p.m. – TV: CBS)
Juanie Thomas (S – Dallas Cowboys)
NFL 2nd season
Week 6: vs. Detroit Lions: Made his fifth appearance of the year as the Cowboys lost 47-9.
Week 7: Bye-bye
Keion White (DE – New England Patriots)
NFL 2nd season
Week 6: vs. Houston Texans: Three total tackles and two pass deflections helped the Patriots lose 41-21.
Week 7: NFL London Game vs. Jacksonville Jaguars (9:30 a.m. Sunday – TV: NFL Network)
Adam Gosis (DT – Indianapolis Colts)
NFL 9th season
Week 6: Against Tennessee Titans: Colts win 20-17 with 1 total tackle.
Week 7: vs. Miami Dolphins (Sunday 1:00 p.m. – TV: FOX)
Three former Jackets players are on the practice squad.
TE EJ Jenkins (Philadelphia Eagles)
OT Devin Cochran (Cincinnati Bengals)
S. Tre Swilling (New York Jets)
Former Tech DE Tyler Davis (Green Bay Packers) has been placed on injured reserve with a shoulder injury.
