Thursday Night Football –– the Cincinnati Bengals hosting the Houston Texans –– features a handful of former Georgia college athletes.
Although he didn’t play his collegiate career in Georgia, former Clemson quarterback and Gainesville native Deshaun Watson will make his first start as the Houston Texans’ quarterback. Beyond Watson, several Georgia college players will be on both sidelines.
Bengals:
Geno Atkins ––
Drafted: 2010, Round 4, 120th overall
Position: Defensive Tackle
College: University of Georgia
A.J. Green ––
Drafted: 2011, Round 1, 4th overall
Position: Wide Receiver
College: University of Georgia
Clint Boling ––
Drafted: 2011, Round 4, 101st overall
Position: Offensive Guard
College: University of Georgia
*Chattahoochee HS, Alpharetta, GA
Michael Johnson ––
Drafted: 2009, Round 3, 70th overall
Position: Defensive End
College: Georgia Tech
Shawn Williams ––
Drafted: 2013, Round 3, 84th overall
Position: Strong Safety
College: University of Georgia
*Early County HS, Blakely, GA
Texans:
Corey Moore ––
Drafted: Signed as a rookie free agent by Houston Texans in 2015, signed to active squad in December 2015
Position: Safety
College: University of Georgia
*Griffin HS, Griffin, GA
Kickoff for Thursday Night Football is set for 8:25 on the NFL Network.
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