Former Red Raiders in the NFL Week 10

LUBBOCK, TX — NFL Week 10 saw several Texas Tech alumni making significant impacts on the field, highlighted by rookie Dadrion Taylor-Demerson’s first NFL start. The Arizona Cardinals defensive back played every defensive snap in a 31-6 victory over the New York Jets, contributing six tackles and two pass deflections. Taylor-Demerson’s start follows fellow Red Raiders Broderick Washington Jr. and Sam Eguavoen, who each earned their first starts of the 2024 season just last week.

In other games, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes II led a crucial fourth-quarter drive to maintain the team’s undefeated record, edging out the Denver Broncos. Mahomes completed 28 of 42 passes for 266 yards and one touchdown. On Monday Night Football, Miami Dolphins linebacker Jordyn Brooks led his team with 11 tackles and one tackle for loss in a win over the Los Angeles Rams.

Notably, Red Raiders alumni are actively making starts across the league, with seven of the nine currently rostered players in starting roles this season. Here’s a breakdown of each player’s contributions this week:

Arizona Cardinals

• S Dadrion Taylor-Demerson: 6 tackles (5 solo), 2 pass deflections

Baltimore Ravens

• DL Broderick Washington Jr.: Played 29 snaps with no recorded stats

Dallas Cowboys

• OL Terence Steele: Started and played every snap on offense

Kansas City Chiefs

• QB Patrick Mahomes II: 28-of-42 for 266 yards, 1 touchdown

Miami Dolphins

• LB Jordyn Brooks: 11 tackles (6 solo), 1 tackle for loss

New York Jets

• LB Sam Eguavoen: 4 tackles (2 solo), extensive special teams play

Washington Commanders

• DB Tyler Owens: 2 tackles on special teams

Inactive players this week included Jaguars’ DE Myles Cole, who has been in and out of the active lineup, and Raiders’ DE Tyree Wilson, whose team had a bye week. The performance of these Texas Tech alumni highlights the program's growing influence in the NFL as former Red Raiders continue to make their mark across various teams and positions.