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'Noles in the Pros: Week 14, Cook and Akers Run Into the end zone

Touchdowns have been a regular occurrence for the former FSU running backs.

Week 14 concludes with more sacks and touchdowns from former Seminoles. Running backs, Dalvin Cook and Cam Akers scored one-yard touchdowns. Defensive ends, Josh Sweat and Brian Burns added another sack to their pro bowl caliber seasons. 

Here are stats for former Seminole stars throughout the league.

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Brian Burns, DE, Panthers (5-8)

Burns recorded a quarterback hurry, two tackles, and a half sack (0.5) as the Panthers beat the Seahawks, 30-24.

Dalvin Cook, RB, Vikings (10-3)

Cook rushed 15 times for 23 yards and a touchdown. He caught one pass for 13 yards as the Vikings lost to the Lions, 34-23. 

Jalen Ramsey, CB, Rams (4-9)

Ramsey recorded six tackles, a pass defended, and four solo tackles as the Rams beat the Raiders in walk-off fashion, 17-16. 

Cam Akers, RB, Rams (4-9)

Akers rushed 12 times for 42 yards, a lost fumble, and a touchdown. He was targeted once for a one-yard reception. 

Asante Samuel Jr. DB, Chargers (7-6)

Samuel recorded a pass defended and three solo tackles as the Chargers beat the Dolphins, 23-17. Samuel had a special visitor, five-star wide receiver, and FSU commit, Hykeem Williams. 

Josh Sweat, DE, Eagles (12-1)

Sweat recorded a solo tackle, tackle for loss, two quarterback hurries, and a sack. The Eagles dominated the Giants, 48-22. 

Demarcus Walker, DL, Titans (7-6)

Walker recorded three solo tackles and a tackle for loss as the Titans lost to the Jaguars, 36-22.

Jermaine Johnson, DL, Jets (7-6)

Johnson did not see much playing time on defense but on special teams, he blocked a punt that resulted in a safety. The Jets fell to the Bills, 20-12.

Honorable Mentions:

Mario Edwards Jr. (Titans) recorded a quarterback hurry. Derrick Nnadi (Chiefs) recorded two tackles and a tackle for loss. Graham Gano (Giants) went 2-2 on extra points and did not attempt a field goal. Jameis Winston (Saints) was active but did not play. Cameron Erving (Panthers) played as a reserve, and Bobby Hart (Bills) played as a reserve, Jermaine Johnson (Jets) recorded one solo tackle, Demarcus Walker (Titans) recorded one tackle.

Lamarcus Joyner (Jets) recorded four total tackles. Keir Thomas (Rams) had a solo tackle and a tackle for loss. Hamsah Nasirildeen (Jets), played but did not record a stat.

Inactives/Bye:

Ronald Darby (Broncos), Rodney Hudson (Cardinals), Dustin Hopkins (Chargers). Joshua Kaindoah (Chiefs), Janarius Robinson (Eagles), P.J. Williams (Saints), Brian Burns (Panthers), Xavier Rhodes (Bills), Derwin James (Chargers).

Practice Squad:

Auden Tate, Roderick Johnson (Eagles), Keir Thomas (Rams), Jashaun Corbin (Giants), Xavier Rhodes (Bills), Derrick Kelly II (Saints).

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