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Gophers in the NFL: Brosmer and Striggow shine in Preseason Week 1
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive lineman Danny Striggow (92) walks off the field after an NFL training camp session at the Miller Electric Center, Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union] Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Week 1 of the NFL's preseason schedule officially kicked off and there were plenty of former Gophers players in action. Max Brosmer's in-state success with the Vikings caught some headlines, but let's take a look how ever former Minnesota standout performed.

Justin Walley, CB, Indianapolis Colts (@ Ravens)

  • DNP (torn ACL)

Daniel Faalele, OL, Baltimore Ravens (vs. Colts)

  • 12 snaps, 40.7 PFF grade
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Rashod Bateman, WR, Baltimore Ravens (vs. Colts)

  • DNP (coach's decision)

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Cody Lindenberg, LB, Las Vegas Raiders (vs. Seahawks)

  • 27 snaps, 53.8 PFF grade
  • 4 total tackles

Jah Joyner, DE, Las Vegas Raiders (vs. Seahawks)

  • 18 snaps, 51.0 PFF grade
  • 1 total tackle

Boye Mafe, DE, Seattle Seahawks (@ Raiders)

  • DNP (coach's decision)

Nick Kallerup, TE, Seattle Seahawks (@ Raiders)

  • 18 snaps, 90.8 PFF grade (team-high)

Jack Henderson, DB, Carolina Panthers (vs. Browns)

  • 17 snaps, 68.5 PFF grade
  • 1 total tackle

Jack Gibbens, LB, New England Patriots (@ Commanders)

  • 18 snaps, 40.9 PFF grade

John Michael Schmitz, C, New York Giants (vs. Bills)

  • 13 snaps, 61.1 PFF grade

Tyler Nubin, S, New York Giants (vs. Bills)

  • 8 snaps, 72.0 PFF grade
  • 1 total tackle

Max Brosmer, QB, Minnesota Vikings (vs. Texans)

  • 19 snaps, 70.0 PFF grade
  • 5/8, 47 yards, 1 TD
  • 5 carries, -1 yards
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Blake Cashman, LB, Minnesota Vikings (vs. Texans)

  • DNP (coach's decision)

Aireontae Ersery, OT, Houston Texans (@ Vikings)

  • 10 snaps, 52.1 PFF grade

Daniel Jackson, WR, Houston Texans (@ Vikings)

  • 11 snaps, 54.7 PFF grade

Brevyn Spann-Ford, TE, Dallas Cowboys (vs. Rams)

  • DNP (sprained ankle)

Danny Striggow, DE, Jacksonville Jaguars (@ Steelers)

  • 33 snaps, 73.1 PFF grade
  • 2 total tackles, 1 sack, 1 force fumble

Eric Murray, DB, Jacksonville Jaguars (@ Steelers)

  • 10 snaps, 57.1 PFF grade
  • 1 total tackle

Esezi Otomewo, DE, Pittsburgh Steelers (vs. Jaguars)

  • 16 snaps, 56.0 PFF grade
  • 1 total tackle

Kyler Baugh, DT, Pittsburgh Steelers (vs. Jaguars)

  • 9 snaps, 66.6 PFF grade
  • 1 total tackle

Antoine Winfield Jr., S, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@ Titans)

  • DNP (coach's decision)

Ko Kieft, TE, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@ Titans)

  • 28 snaps, 91.3 PFF grade (team-high)

Tyler Johnson, WR, New York Jets (vs. Packers)

  • 16 snaps, 79.4 PFF grade
  • 2 receptions, 27 yards

Tyler Cooper, OL, Green Bay Packers (@ Jets)

  • 6 snaps, 41.5 PFF grade

Ethan Robinson, CB, Miami Dolphins (@ Bears)

  • PFF grade pending
  • 1 total tackle

Terell Smith, CB, Chicago Bears (vs. Dolphins)

  • PFF grade pending
  • 2 total tackles

Jordan Howden, S, New Orleans Saints (@ Chargers)

  • PFF grade pending
  • 1 total tackle

This article first appeared on Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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