FRESNO, Calif.
Week 7 of the 2026 NFL season featured several former Fresno State Bulldogs making contributions and updates across various teams. DaRon Bland, playing for the Dallas Cowboys, recorded two tackles in the Cowboys’ 38-21 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles. This performance was among the notable contributions by Bulldogs alumni this week.
Former Fresno State quarterback Jake Haener was inactive during the New York Giants’ 27-21 win over the Houston Texans but remained listed as the teams emergency quarterback. Offensive lineman Jacob Spomer did not play for the Los Angeles Chargers due to the team’s bye week.
On special teams, Arron Mosby contributed snaps for the Green Bay Packers in their 17-20 loss to the Detroit Lions but did not record any statistics. His teammate Evan Williams had a strong defensive outing with nine tackles and one pass defended. Nikko Remigio, featuring for the Kansas City Chiefs, executed a 44-yard kickoff return catch during their 3-20 loss to the Seattle Seahawks.
Several other former Bulldogs were positioned on practice squads or injured reserve. Dean Clark was on the Philadelphia Eagles practice squad, A’zillion Hamilton on the New England Patriots’, and Jalen Moreno-Cropper on the New Orleans Saints’. Meanwhile, Davante Adams and Ronnie Rivers were on injured reserve with the Los Angeles Rams, and Julian Neal was sidelined with the Seattle Seahawks.
CSB Take
The active involvement of former Fresno State Bulldogs across multiple NFL teams in Week 7 highlights the programs sustained impact at the professional level. Defensive contributions from DaRon Bland and Evan Williams showcase the key roles Bulldogs alumni continue to fulfill on NFL rosters. Although some players had limited or no playing time this week due to bye schedules, inactive status, or injury, their presence on practice squads and active rosters underscores Fresno State’s success developing talent that contributes across various league facets. This diversity of roles cements the Bulldogs’ reputation as a consistent source of NFL-ready players.
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