Ten former Arkansas Razorbacks football players saw action in week two of the 2025 NFL season, with four earning starting roles for their respective teams.
Jake Bates, currently playing as a kicker for the Detroit Lions, contributed 10 points by making one out of two field goal attempts and converting all seven extra point attempts in a 52-21 win over the Chicago Bears. This marked his eighth career game with double-digit scoring.
Kamren Curl, defensive back for the Los Angeles Rams, made seven tackles—including his first sack of the season—during the Rams’ 33-19 victory against the Tennessee Titans. Curl played 66 defensive snaps in this game and has recorded 13 solo tackles so far this season, ranking him sixth among all NFL players.
Other notable performances include Hjalte Froholdt of the Arizona Cardinals starting and playing 66 snaps in a win over Carolina; Feleipe Franks of Atlanta appearing on special teams; Isaac TeSlaa of Detroit recording a reception for 29 yards; Cam Little of Jacksonville making both field goal attempts and all three extra points; Hunter Henry starting at tight end for New England; Deatrich Wise Jr. starting on Washington’s defensive line; Beaux Limmer contributing as an offensive lineman for Los Angeles; Dwight McGlothern participating as a reserve cornerback for Minnesota.
Several other former Razorbacks did not play due to injury or were listed on practice squads across various teams.
Looking ahead to next week, Jake Bates, Isaac TeSlaa, and the Detroit Lions are scheduled to face the Baltimore Ravens on Monday Night Football at 7:15 p.m. ET on ESPN.
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