Gators in the NFL: Week 4
Tuesday, September 30, 2025 | Football
Kyle Pitts' first TD of the year, rookie action and a pair of punter highlights Week 4 of the NFL season for former Gators.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Kyle Pitts' first TD of the year, rookie action and a pair of punter highlights Week 4 of the NFL season for former Gators.
Each week of the 2025-26 season, FloridaGators.com will cover all of the best moments from the NFL stars who made a name for themselves in Gainesville.
Offense
Kyle Pitts – TE – Atlanta Falcons
Pitts had his best game of the season this weekend, tabbing five receptions for 70 yards and score No. 1 on the year. The former No. 4 overall pick is averaging 10.3 yards per reception this season and has been a chain-moving machine. Per TruMedia, 54% of his receptions have resulted in a first down or touchdown, which ranks 10th among pass catchers this season.
Penix. Pitts. SIX.
— NFL (@NFL) September 28, 2025
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Demarcus Robinson – WR – San Francisco 49ers
There has been a lot of chatter this season about a certain former Gator WR who plays in San Francisco, but this week it is Demarcus Robinson's turn. Robinson signed with the 49ers in the offseason and made his return to the gridiron Sunday, where he made on leaping grab for 20 yards.
Demarcus Robinson gets 🆙 for 20 yards!
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) September 28, 2025
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Defense
Alex Anzalone – LB – Detroit Lions
Anzalone was all over the field during Sunday's win over the Browns, totaling six tackles (four solo), a sack and a pass deflection. The veteran linebacker was a force in coverage, allowing just a 42.4 NFL passer rating across 38 coverage snaps per PFF.
Shemar James – LB – Dallas Cowboys
Breakout game for the rookie. James saw his first career action on defense Sunday night in prime time, taking over the Cowboys' middle linebacker role due to injuries. The 2025 fifth-round pick made the most of the opportunity, finishing the game with five tackles and a pressure, across 26 defensive snaps.
Special Teams
Tommy Townsend – P – Houston Texans
Townsend didn't see the field much during the Texans' division rivalry rout on Sunday, but he certainly made his presence known. The veteran punter totaled 132 yards across three punts with a towering 64-yard boot. He also dropped two inside the 20-yard line, including one downed at the Titans' 2-yard line.
Eddy Piñeiro – K – San Francisco 49ers
Piñeiro went 2/2 on field goals Sunday to remain perfect as a 49er. Piñeiro is tied for first among NFL kickers with a 100% make rate while having the third most attempts among that group.
For a complete list of Gators in the NFL, see below.
Arizona Cardinals
90 – Zachary Carter – DT – 4 years (Practice Squad)
Atlanta Falcons (WAS 27-34 ATL)
8 – Kyle Pitts – TE – 5 years (5 Catches, 70 yards, 1 TD)
30 – C.J. Henderson – CB – 6 years (Practice Squad)
Baltimore Ravens (BAL 20-37 KC)
58 – Taven Bryan – DL – 7 Years (Practice Squad)
Buffalo Bills (NO 19-31 BUF)
64 – O'Cyrus Torrence – OG – 3 years
Carolina Panthers (CAR 13-42 NE)
55 – Cam Jackson – DT – Rookie
Chicago Bears (CHI 25-24 LV)
99 – Gervon Dexter Sr. – DL – 3 years (1 Tackle)
Cincinnati Bengals (CIN 3-28 DEN)
2 – Evan McPherson – K – 5 years (1/1 FG, Long of 26)
24 – Marco Wilson – CB – 5 years
98 – T.J. Slaton Jr. – DL – 5 years (4 Tackles, 3 Solo)
Dallas Cowboys (GB 40-40 DAL)
13 – Dante Fowler Jr. – DE – 11 years (2 Tackles, 1 Solo)
20 – Kaiir Elam – CB – 4 years (3 Tackles, 2 Solo)
21 – Malik Davis – RB – 3 years (Practice Squad)
25 – Trikweze Bridges – CB – Rookie
50 – Shemar James – LB – Rookie (5 Tackles, 1 Solo, 1 Pressure)
Denver Broncos (CIN 3-28 DEN)
16 – Jeremy Crawshaw – P – Rookie (4 Punts, 199 yards, 1 IN20, Long of 62)
Detroit Lions (CLE 10-34 DET)
34 – Alex Anzalone – LB – 9 years (6 Tackles, 4 Solo, 1 Sack, 1 PBU)
65 – Kingsley Eguakun – C – 1 year
Green Bay Packers (GB 40-40 DAL)
57 – Brenton Cox Jr. – DL – 3 years (Injured/Reserved)
Houston Texans (TEN 0-26 HOU)
6 – Tommy Townsend – P – 6 years (3 Punts, 132 yards, 2 IN20, Long of 64)
18 – Graham Mertz – QB – Rookie
31 – Dameon Pierce – RB – 4 years
77 – Trent Brown – OT – 11 years (Practice Squad)
Indianapolis Colts (IND 20-27 LAR)
5 – Anthony Richardson Sr. – QB – 3 years
Jacksonville Jaguars (JAX 26-21 SAN)
51 – Ventrell Miller – LB – 3 years
Kansas City Chiefs (BAL 20-37 KC)
74 – Jawaan Taylor – OT – 7 years
Las Vegas Raiders (CHI 25-24 LV)
70 – Stone Forsythe – OL – 5 years
88 – Justin Shorter – WR – 3 years
Los Angeles Chargers (LAC 18-21 NYG)
72 – David Sharpe – OL – 6 years (Practice Squad)
Los Angeles Rams (IND 20-27 LAR)
72 – DJ Humphries – OL – 11 years
Miami Dolphins (NYJ 21-27 MIA)
33 – Jason Marshall Jr. – CB – Rookie
Minnesota Vikings (MIN 21-24 PIT)
58 – Jonathan Greenard – OLB – 6 years (2Tackles, 1 Solo, 2 Pressures)
New Orleans Saints (NO 19-31 BUF)
98 – Jonathan Bullard – DE – 10 years
New York Jets (NYJ 21-27 MIA)
54 – Ja'Markis Weston – LB – Rookie (Injured/Reserve)
Philadelphia Eagles (PHI 31-25 TB)
74 – Fred Johnson – OT – 7 years
San Francisco 49ers (JAX 26-21 SAN)
1 – Ricky Pearsall – WR – 1 year (4 Catches, 46 yards)
5 – Demarcus Robinson – WR – 10 years (1 Catch, 20 yards)
18 – Eddy Piñeiro – K – 5 years (2/2 FG, Long of 26, 1/1 XP)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (PHI 31-25 TB)
56 – Desmond Watson – DL – Rookie (Practice Squad)
Tennessee Titans (TEN 0-26 HOU)
11 – Van Jefferson – WR – 6 years (1 Rush, -4 yards, 6 Kick Returns, 141 yards)
17 – Chimere Dike – WR – Rookie (1 Catch, 6 yards)
78 – Brandon Crenshaw-Dickson – OT – Rookie (Practice Squad)
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