Holt's promotion means 6 former Jayhawks are on active NFL rosters

With the activation of linebacker James Holt on the San Diego Chargers' roster, Kansas University now has six former players on active NFL rosters. Two other former players currently are on NFL practice squad rosters.

Holt appeared in all four of the Chargers' preseason games and had eight tackles. San Diego travels to face the New York Giants this weekend.

For a full feature on Holt, check back to KUsports.com or read Saturday's Lawrence Journal-World.

The full list of former Jayhawks currently in the NFL is below.

Former Jayhawks in NFL

Anthony Collins, OT, Cincinnati

Derek Fine, TE, Buffalo

Justin Hartwig, C, Pittsburgh

Moran Norris, FB, San Francisco

Aqib Talib, CB, Tampa Bay

James Holt, LB, San Diego

Marcus Henry, WR, N.Y. Jets (practice squad)

Mike Rivera, LB, Tennessee (practice squad)

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jhokfan (anonymous) says...

What became of Charles Gordon. Apparently he is no longer with the Vikings.

November 6, 2009 at 1:40 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

OmaHawk88 (anonymous) says...

The Vikings waived Gordon in July.

http://wcco.com/vikings/vikings.charl...

November 6, 2009 at 2:06 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

leikness (anonymous) says...

Good Omens - Hawks win big tomorrow.

November 6, 2009 at 2:47 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Eurekahwk (anonymous) says...

This should make you appreciate how special that 07 team was. Hardly any of its guys were deemed pro material, yet they just went out there and beat the crap out of everyone they played. No letdowns to guys like Iowa State or Colorado. They played with a chip on their shoulder. And this year, we just aren't.

November 6, 2009 at 3:12 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

CrodieBroyle (anonymous) says...

Charles Gordon was cut, he had a horrific broken ankle last season.

November 6, 2009 at 4:04 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Jhaux (anonymous) says...

I saw Joe Mortensen playing for the NY team in the UFL the other night.

November 6, 2009 at 6:21 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

mdwinkler19 (anonymous) says...

why are we giving Hartwig credit....He doesn't state that as his college on Monday night football or Sunday night football.

November 8, 2009 at 11:17 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

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