In week six of the NFL season, former Tigers continue to make an impact in the NFL. Denver Broncos cornerback Kris Abrams-Draine picked up his first interception of the season, marking three-consecutive weeks in which a former Tiger has pulled down a pick. Tampa Bay rookie linebacker Josiah Trotter continues to shine at the next level, totaling double-digit tackles for the third time this season.
Mizzou football has a total of 27 former student-athletes on NFL rosters, six of who 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:
Week Six Updates:
Kris Abrams-Draine (CB) – Denver Broncos
- Six tackles (four solo)
- First career forced fumble, one interception and three pass breakups
Kris Abrams-Draine might’ve made the play of the day for Denver. SEAvsDEN on Prime Video Stream on @NFLPlus https://t.co/cccQFhEuyP
— NFL (@NFL) October 16, 2026
🗣️Kris Abrams-Draine, who had an interception with 1:25 left in the 4th quarter: “Our standard is so high, we’re just chasing greatness.” #broncoscountry https://t.co/MD8qqi9q42
— Guerilla Sports (@guerillasports) October 16, 2026
Nick Bolton (LB) – Kansas City Chiefs
- 11 tackles (three solo)
- No. 16 in NFL with 48 total tackles on the season
Tackles on tackles on tackles 😤 @_nickbolton2 https://t.co/aHIZXTOqG7
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) October 19, 2026
Josiah Trotter (LB) – Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- 12 tackles (five solo)
- One pass breakup
- Moved into top 10 in NFL with 52 total tackles on the season
🚨🚨HEARTWARMING VIDEO🚨🚨 Legendary #NFL QB Aaron Rodgers had a special moment with #Buccaneers rookie pass rusher Josiah Trotter. “I know your dad.” A really cool moment between the future Hall of Famer and the young rookie. ❤️❤️❤️ https://t.co/cbuZF1qnPr
— MLFootball (@MLFootball) October 18, 2026
Isaiah McGuire (DE) – Cleveland Brown
- Three tackles (two solo) and a sack
- Secured a single-season career high in sacks (3)
“That gives me more faith in Rutenberg and more faith in the guys that are coaching him up.” ➡️ @KenCarman w/ @SportsBoyTony on why players like Sam Kamara, Isaiah McGuire and Adin Huntington stepping up has increased his confidence in the #Browns’ defensive staff. https://t.co/teOYrHhbl9
— 92.3 The Fan (@923TheFan) October 20, 2026
Isaiah McGuire took the play fake biting allegations to heart His 3rd sack of the year https://t.co/cQPwqkYWmc
— Mac🦬 (@tha_buffalo) October 18, 2026
Armand Membou (OT) – New York Jets
- Played 100% of offensive snaps, allowing zero sacks or quarterback hits
- Earned a 98.6 pass blocking efficiency grade from PFF
#PunishJumpers (Armand Membou) https://t.co/TCr6EC0t6T
— Brandon Thorn (@BrandonThornNFL) October 19, 2026
Luther Burden III (WR) – Chicago Bears
- Eight receptions on eight targets for 95 yards
Most yards per route run in Week 6 Luther Burden 5.28 Jaylin Noel 4.86 Marvin Harrison Jr 3.78 ⬅️ Omar Cooper Jr 3.68 Malik Nabers 3.37 https://t.co/CLWSkvGjJ0
— PFF (@PFF) October 19, 2026
“He’s a problem child.”🔥🔥 Caleb Williams on WR Luther Burden👀: https://t.co/Z3jQPuvCXf
— CHGO Bears (@CHGO_Bears) October 20, 2026
Zion Young (DE/OLB) – Baltimore Ravens
- Three tackles (two solo)
These rookies have made their presence felt https://t.co/tWPmHcUXMA
— PFF (@PFF) October 17, 2026
Ty’Ron Hopper (LB) – Green Bay Packers
- Five tackles (three solo) and one pass breakup
Theo Wease Jr. (WR) – Los Angeles Chargers
- Two receptions on three targets for 21 yards
Tyler Badie (RB) – Denver Broncos
- One carry for six yards
Akayleb Evans (3) and Chris McClellan (1) recorded tackles for their respective teams.
Los Angeles Rams opened Keagan Trost’s (OT) 21- day practice window as he returns to practice this week.
