Sep 14, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Titans tight end Gunnar Helm (84) makes a catch against the Los Angeles Rams during pre-game warmups at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Checking in on Texas Longhorns Standouts Around The NFL

Originally posted on Texas Longhorns on SI
By Henry Hipschman | Last updated Oct 6, 2025 3:04 PM ET

The Longhorns have dropped out of the top 25 rankings after a loss to the Florida Gators on Saturday, disappointing fans in the team's first game of SEC play. With Longhorn fans unable to look to Saturdays for a Longhorns win, perhaps they used their Sunday to see some former Texas players find some success on the field in the NFL.

Jaydon Blue - Dallas Cowboys

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Running back Jaydon Blue made his long-awaited debut for the Dallas Cowboys after being drafted by the team in April. Though he didn't see much action in his first game with the team, perhaps Sunday's game was the first of many appearances for Blue to come through the remainder of the season.

Against the New York Jets, Blue rushed the ball four times for seven yards, with a majority of the carries being taken by starting back Javonte Williams. We'll see if Blue once again takes the field next week when the Cowboys take on the Carolina Panthers.

Alfred Collins - San Francisco 49ers

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The 49ers took a 26-23 thriller over their divisional rival, the LA Rams, on Thursday in a game that came down to a fourth-down stop for San Francisco. Part of that stop was Texas alum and 49ers defensive tackle Alfred Collins.

Collins finished the game with two total tackles, bringing him to five total on the season. The big time tackle helped out on a big time play and is part of an impressive defensive unit out in San Francisco.

Gunnar Helm - Tennessee Titans

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The Tennessee Titans win their first game of the season, and tight end Gunnar Helm had his best performance of his rookie career. Against the Cardinals, Helm reeled in four catches for 34 yards, averaging 8.5 yards per catch.

Helm's performance marked a season high in catches and receiving yards, as he looks to build his chemistry with fellow rookie quarterback Cam Ward. With a win in the books, perhaps Helm and the Titans' success can continue into next week when the team faces a struggling 1-4 Raiders.

Cameron Dicker - Los Angeles Chargers

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Dicker the Kicker continues to prove that he is one of the best in the league at his position. Through five games, Dicker is nine for nine and hit a season-long 55-yard field goal in the Chargers' 27-10 loss to the Commanders.

It seems kickers this season are more valuable than ever, and Dicker at this point in his career, has proven to be one of the most consistent in the league.

This article first appeared on Texas Longhorns on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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