#ProTops: Seven Former Toppers Open 2018 on 53-Man Rosters

Fletcher Keel
Sep 2, 2018 · 2 min read

Saturday, all 32 NFL teams had to make cuts from their camp/preseason roster to their initial 53-man rosters.

Unfortunately, this meant four former Hilltoppers were cut; Deon Yelder (New Orleans), Darrell Williams, Jr. (San Francisco), Omarius Bryant (Rams) and Prince Charles Iworah (Redskins).

However, there are still seven former Toppers who did make the cut for their squad’s 53-man roster! I’m not certain that that’s a record for the program, but it feels like a record for the program.

Jack Doyle, Indianapolis Colts

The least surprising name you’re going to see. Doyle is TE1 in Indy, and looks to be for the foreseeable future.

Taywan Taylor, Tennessee Titans

Another one of the safest bets you’ll be able to make when it comes to rosters for this season. After having a loud camp, he’ll hope to translate that into a loud sophomore campaign.

Tyler Higbee, Los Angeles Rams

Higbee was the, arguably, final foregone conclusion as another elder statesmen of the ProTops universe.

Joel Iyiegbuniwe, Chicago Bears

The Bears didn’t waste their fourth-round pick on Iggy, who cracks the 53-man roster in his inaugural campaign.

Mike White, Dallas Cowboys

The Cowboys spent this past year’s fifth-round pick on Mike White, and they’re going to roll three deep on quarterbacks.

Forrest Lamp, Los Angeles Chargers

After missing all of last year after tearing his ACL, he’s right back where he was expected to be — on the Chargers’ roster.

George Fant, Seattle Seahawks

Fant is also working his way back from injury, and is in the midst of battling for the starting right tackle job with German Ifedi.

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The Towel Rack

The Towel Rack is a place to hang your thoughts when it comes to Western Kentucky sports. Providing fans with a unique view on the Hilltoppers from news, rumors, opinions, previews, game coverage, recaps and more. Welcome to The Towel Rack.

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