Six Former Hoosiers On Rosters For 2024 NFL Playoffs
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – The 2024 NFL playoffs run from Saturday through Monday, and six former Indiana Hoosiers are on rosters.
Here's more information on their NFL careers, game times and matchups for the playoffs this weekend, plus a look back at their Indiana careers.
Luke Haggard, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Offensive lineman Luke Haggard signed with the Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent in 2023. Now listed at 6-foot-7 and 305 pounds, he played two preseason games but did not appear in any regular season games as a rookie.
Haggard appeared in 28 games and made 26 starts at left tackle for the Hoosiers from 2020-22. He earned Indiana's Chris Dal Sasso Award in 2021, given to the team's outstanding lineman. Haggard's college career began at Santa Rosa Junior College in California.
The Buccaneers host the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.
Peyton Hendershot, Dallas Cowboys
Tight end Peyton Henderson is in his second season with the Cowboys after signing as an undrafted free agent in 2022. As a rookie, he caught 11 passes for 103 yards and two touchdowns and ran the ball once for a two-yard touchdown. Hendershot appeared in eight games for Dallas in 2023, making four receptions for 38 yards.
Hendershot played at Indiana from 2017-21 and was a three-time All-Big Ten selection. He graduated as the Hoosiers all-time leader in receptions (136) and receiving yards (1,479) among tight ends.
The Cowboys host the Green Bay Packers on Sunday at 4:30 p.m. ET on FOX.
Dallas Cowboys tight end Peyton Hendershot (89) catches a pass as Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph (31) defends during the first half at AT&T Stadium.
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Caleb Jones, Green Bay Packers
Offensive lineman Caleb Jones made one regular season appearance on special teams for the Packers in 2023. He signed with Green Bay as an undrafted free agent in 2022.
The 6-foot-9, 370-pound Jones made 30 starts and played in 41 total games at Indiana at both left and right tackle. He received an All-Big Ten honorable mention by the coaches in 2019, when Indiana went 8-5.
The Packers play at the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday at 4:30 p.m. ET on FOX.
Green Bay Packers offensive tackle Caleb Jones (72) leaves the field after a game against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
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Cam Jones, Kansas City Chiefs
Linebacker Cam Jones signed with Kansas City as an undrafted free agent in 2023. As a rookie, he appeared in 17 games for the Chiefs, primarily on special teams. Though in Week 18, Jones made 11 tackles at linebacker as the Chiefs defeated the Chargers.
Jones played a key role for the Hoosiers from 2018-22, becoming just the third player in program history to be a three-time captain. He made 208 career tackles, 13.5 tackles for loss, 11 pass breakups, seven sacks, five forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries and two interceptions. Jones was a two-time All-Big Ten honorable mention.
The Chiefs host the Miami Dolphins on Saturday at 8 p.m. ET on Peacock.
Los Angeles Chargers tight end Stone Smartt (84) is tackled by Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Cam Jones (44) during the second quarter at SoFi Stadium.
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Rodger Saffold, Cleveland Browns
Offensive lineman Rodger Saffold has enjoyed a 14-year career after being selected in the second round at No. 33 overall by the St. Louis Rams. A two-time Pro Bowler, he has also played for the Tennessee Titans and Buffalo Bills, but Saffold did not see any game action for the Browns this season.
Saffold played at Indiana from 2006-09 and earned second-team All-Big Ten honors as a senior.
The Browns play at the Houston Texans on Saturday at 4:30 p.m. ET on NBC.
Tennessee Titans guard Rodger Saffold III (76) during AFC Pro B practice at the Las Vegas Ballpark.
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Nate Sudfeld, Detroit Lions
Quarterback Nate Sudfeld hasn't appeared in any games for the Lions in 2023. He was the 187th overall pick in the sixth round of the 2016 draft by Washington. Sudfeld has appeared in six career games, completing 25-of-37 passes for 188 yards, one touchdown and one interception.
As a Hoosier from 2012-15, Sudfeld became Indiana's all-time passing leader with 7,897 yards and 61 touchdowns. He also holds the single-season passing record with 3,573 yards in 2015, which led the Big Ten.
The Lions host the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday at 8 p.m. ET on NBC.
Detroit Lions quarterback Nate Sudfeld (10) makes a pass against New York Giants during the first half of a preseason game at Ford Field in Detroit on Friday, Aug. 11, 2023.
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