DALLAS – Former Conference USA standouts made significant contributions across the National Football League in Week Six, highlighted by Pittsburgh kicker Chris Boswell setting a franchise record and former CUSA defenders delivering impactful performances across the league.
 
Boswell – a former Rice standout – made history in the Steelers’ 26-19 victory over Tampa Bay, converting four field goals and both extra-point attempts for 14 total points. Boswell connected from 52, 39, 58 and 20 yards, passing Gary Anderson for the most field goals in Steelers history with 312.
 
Former Louisiana Tech standout L'Jarius Sneed continued his strong season for Kansas City, recording five tackles, including four solo stops, a pass deflection and a forced fumble in the Chiefs' 22-6 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers. Sneed was targeted four times in coverage, allowing just three catches for 11 yards. In week six, he ranked fourth among NFL cornerbacks in PFF defensive grade (88.6) and second in coverage grade (91.2).
 
New England’s Kevin Byard (MTSU) recorded seven tackles, including four solo stops, and a pass deflection in the Patriots' 26-19 win over the New York Jets. Fellow former CUSA defensive standout Milton Williams (LA Tech) added three tackles, including two solo stops, and a sack. Former Florida Atlantic standout Azeez Al-Shaair contributed seven tackles, two solo stops, a pass deflection and two quarterback hits in Houston's 34-31 victory over Jacksonville. Former MTSU standout Reed Blankenship added five tackles, including three solo stops, for the Texans.
 
Washington’s Amik Robertson (LA Tech) recorded seven tackles, including three solo stops, for Washington in a 23-17 loss to San Francisco. Former UTEP standout Tyrice Knight also delivered a productive defensive effort, totaling eight tackles, including five solo stops, for Seattle in a 17-14 loss to Denver. New Orleans’ Quincy Riley (MTSU) tallied six solo tackles and added a tackle for loss and a pass deflection in the Saints' 34-27 victory over the New York Giants. Former WKU standout Devon Key made his first start at free safety since Week 11 of the 2024 season, recording five solo tackles for Denver.
 
Former UTSA standout Spencer Burford started at left guard for Las Vegas and earned the Raiders' highest PFF pass-blocking grade (85.3), allowing no pressures on 47 dropbacks. Former WKU standout Jordan Meredith also delivered a strong performance at left guard for the New York Jets, allowing no pressures in 62 snaps and earning the team's highest PFF pass-blocking grade (78.0).
 
Las Vegas’ Mike Washington Jr. (NM State) contributed 50 yards from scrimmage, rushing for 43 yards on nine carries and adding a seven-yard reception. Fellow former NM State standout Seth McGowan added 27 rushing yards on four carries for Indianapolis.
 
Former Tulane standout Cairo Santos scored seven points for Chicago, converting a 50-yard field goal and all four extra-point attempts in the Bears' 31-23 victory over Atlanta. Former Rice standout Luke McCaffrey added 72 kickoff-return yards on three attempts for Washington.
 
Other former CUSA players making contributions in Week Six included former Rice standout Elijah Garcia, who recorded his third career sack for Dallas; former FAU standout Trey Hendrickson, who recorded six pressures and a sack for Baltimore; former UTSA standout Riq Woolen, who added two solo tackles and a pass deflection for Philadelphia; former WKU standout Tyler Higbee, who caught four passes for 22 yards for the Rams; former FIU standout Teair Tart, who recorded three tackles and a quarterback hit for the Chargers; former FIU standout Travis Burke, who earned his second consecutive start at left tackle for Los Angeles; former LA Tech standout Cyrus Allen, who caught two passes for 27 yards for Kansas City; former FAU standout Devin Singletary, who totaled 33 yards from scrimmage for the New York Giants; and former WKU standout Malachi Corley, who returned three kickoffs for 74 yards for Cleveland.
 
Click here for a complete list of the 79 former CUSA players featured on NFL rosters for the 2026 season.