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The University of Mississippi Athletics
NFL Rebels Update: Divisional Round
1/20/2026 | Football
OXFORD, Miss. – Here at OleMissSports.com, we are proud to update Rebel fans on the status of our former players who lace up their cleats on Sundays in the NFL.
Five former Rebels saw action during Wild Card weekend. Three alumni remain fighting for the Lombardi trophy as we head into the Conference Championship round of the playoffs.
#77 Ben Brown | OL | New England Patriots
Played four snaps on special teams in a 28-16 win against the Houston Texans.
#1 Evan Engram | TE | Denver Broncos
Caught one pass for seven yards in a 33-30 win against the Bills.
#93 D.J. Jones | DT | Denver Broncos
Played 41 total snaps in a win against the Buffalo Bills. Jones' PFF defense grade of 76.0 ranked fifth among defensive tackles this week.
#33 Jaylon Jones | CB | Chicago Bears
Played 22 snaps on special teams, bringing down one tackle in a loss to the Los Angeles Rams.
#88 Dawson Knox | TE | Buffalo Bills
Brought down three catches for 32 yards in a loss to the Denver Broncos.
Five former Rebels saw action during Wild Card weekend. Three alumni remain fighting for the Lombardi trophy as we head into the Conference Championship round of the playoffs.
#77 Ben Brown | OL | New England Patriots
Played four snaps on special teams in a 28-16 win against the Houston Texans.
#1 Evan Engram | TE | Denver Broncos
Caught one pass for seven yards in a 33-30 win against the Bills.
#93 D.J. Jones | DT | Denver Broncos
Played 41 total snaps in a win against the Buffalo Bills. Jones' PFF defense grade of 76.0 ranked fifth among defensive tackles this week.
#33 Jaylon Jones | CB | Chicago Bears
Played 22 snaps on special teams, bringing down one tackle in a loss to the Los Angeles Rams.
#88 Dawson Knox | TE | Buffalo Bills
Brought down three catches for 32 yards in a loss to the Denver Broncos.
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