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Tiger Watch: Week Eight Updates on Mizzou Tigers in the NFL

COLUMBIA, Mo. – In week eight of the NFL season, former Tigers continued to make noise in the NFL. Green Bay Packers linebacker Ty’Ron Hopper grabbed his second interception of the season and finished with a sack, eight total tackles and three pass deflections. Chicago Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III tallied 56 yards on seven catches with a touchdown, marking back-to-back weeks with a score. Miami Dolphins rookie wide receiver Kevin Coleman Jr. also found the end zone for the first time in his pro career with a 35-yard catch and run.

Mizzou football has a total of 27 former student-athletes on NFL rosters, six of whom were selected in the 2026 NFL Draft, led by second-round picks DE Zion Young 45th overall, Baltimore Ravens) and LB Josiah Trotter (46th overall, Tampa Bay Buccaneers).

Below is a comprehensive update of what former Mizzou Tigers accomplished:

Luther Burden III (WR) – Chicago Bears

  • Caught seven passes on 9 targets for 56 yards and a touchdown
  • Tied for 13th in the league in receptions (42) and receiving yards (547)
  • Recorded touchdowns in back-to-back games for the first time in his career

Ty’Ron Hopper (LB) – Green Bay Packers

  • Snagged his second interception of the season
  • One of 11 players with multiple interceptions this season
  • Eight tackles (six solo), one sack and three pass deflections

Kevin Coleman Jr. (WR/PR) – Miami Dolphins

  • Caught three passes on three targets for 46 yards, including a 35-yard touchdown reception to mark the first of his career.

Armand Membou (OT) – New York Jets

  • Played 100% of offensive snaps, allowing zero sacks or quarterback hits
  • Graded 98.7 in pass blocking efficiency by PFF
  • Helped the offense rush for 166 yards and a touchdown

Josiah Trotter (LB) – Tampa Bay Buccaneers

  • Six tackles (two solo)
  • Trotter’s 68 total tackles this season are tied for 10th in the NFL

Nick Bolton (LB) – Kansas City Chiefs

  • Nine tackles (five solo)
  • Tied for 10th in the league in tackles (68)

Chris McClellan (DT) – Green Bay Packers

  • Career-high single game tackles with six (two solo)

Darius Robinson (DE) – Arizona Cardinals

  • Five tackles (three solo)

Jaylon Carlies (2), Isaiah McGuire (2), Zion Young (1), Kris Abrams-Draine (1) each recorded tackles for their respective teams.

Below is a full list of current NFL Tigers (as of Nov. 4, 2026):
Darius Robinson (DE – Active) Arizona Cardinals
Zion Young (DE/OLB – Active) Baltimore Ravens
Akayleb Evans (CB – IR) Carolina Panthers
Luther Burden III (WR – Active) Chicago Bears
Javon Foster (OT – Active) Cincinnati Bengals
Isaiah McGuire (DE – Active) Cleveland Browns
Toriano Pride Jr. (CB – Active) Cleveland Browns
Marcellus Johnson (OT – PS) Dallas Cowboys
Kris Abrams-Draine (CB – Active) Denver Broncos
Tyler Badie (RB/KR – IR) Denver Broncos
Cody Schrader (RB – Active) Denver Broncos
Johnny Walker Jr. (OLB/DE – PS) Denver Broncos
Larry Borom (OT – Active) Detroit Lions
Ennis Rakestraw Jr. (CB – Active) Detroit Lions
Ty’Ron Hopper (LB – Active) Green Bay Packers
Chris McClellan (DT – Active) Green Bay Packers
Jaylon Carlies (LB – Active) Indianapolis Colts
Nick Bolton (LB – Active) Kansas City Chiefs
Theo Wease Jr. (WR – Active) LA Chargers
Keagan Trost (OL – Active) LA Rams
Kevin Coleman Jr. (WR/PR – Active) Miami Dolphins
Brady Cook (QB – PS) Miami Dolphins
Marcus Bryant (OT – IR) New England Patriots
Khalil Jacobs (LB – IR) New England Patriots
Armand Membou (OT – Active) New York Jets
Drew Lock (QB – Active) Seattle Seahawks
Josiah Trotter (LB – Active) Tampa Bay Buccaneers