Former Ole Miss players make NFL 53-man rosters, including five from 2021 Rebels’ team
OXFORD, Miss. — It’s game week for Ole Miss football, and that’s exciting for Rebel fans. However, there’s even more to be excited about as a number of former Ole Miss players made the 53-man rosters of their NFL teams after the pro teams trimmed their rosters Tuesday.
Ole Miss players chosen in the 2022 NFL Draft who made the 53-man rosters:
- Chance Campbell (Titans)
- Mark Robinson (Steelers)
- Sam Williams (Cowboys)
- Snoop Conner (Jaguars)
- Deane Leonard (Chargers)
Note: 2021 players quarterback Matt Corral (Panthers) and offensive lineman Ben Brown (Bengals) were placed on injured reserve, as was former player, CJ Moore (Lions)
The following former players have also made their respective team’s 53-man rosters:
- Dawson Knox (Bills)
- Myles Hartsfield (Panthers)
- Marquis Haynes Sr., (Panthers)
- Jaylon Jones (Bears)
- Mike Hilton (Bengals)
- DJ Jones (Broncos)
- Royce Newman (Packers)
- Laremy Tunsil (Texans)
- Evan Engram (Jaguars)
- Brandon Bolden (Raiders)
- Greg Little (Dolphins)
- Elijah Moore (Jets)
- AJ Brown (Eagles)
- DK Metcalf (Seahawks)
- AJ Moore (Titans)
The following Rebels were cut/waived by their respective teams but may well make the practice squads:
- Dontario Drummond (Cowboys)
- Jerrion Ealy (Chiefs)
- Braylon Sanders, (Dolphins)
- Tariqious Tisdale (Bengals)
At The Rebel Walk we wish all these players good luck in their upcoming season and future endeavors. Hotty Toddy!
(Feature image credit of Snoop Conner: Josh McCoy, Ole Miss)
Nick Filipich
Nick Filipich was born and raised in Biloxi, MS. He is an Ole Miss alum with a degree in Sports and Recreation Administration. A sports junkie with a great passion for all things Ole Miss, Nick played baseball and football in high school — which is where he discovered his love for sports. He is an avid Braves and Saints fan, and in his free time enjoys spending time with family, friends and his black lab, Dixie.
