Marshall in the NFL: Preseason week 3

Review of the week three preseason performances of every Marshall University alumni in the NFL.

1. Ahmad Bradshaw, Running Back, New York Giants

Ahmad Bradshaw sat out the New York Giants week three preseason game while nursing a hand injury. He should be ready to play week one. New York lost to the Chicago Bears 20-17.

2. C.J Spillman, Safety, San Francisco 49ers

C.J Spillman played but did not register a tackle during the San Francisco 49ers 29-24 loss to the Denver Broncos.

3. Doug Legursky, Guard/Center, Pittsburgh Steelers

The Marshall connection continued in Pittsburgh as second team center Doug Legursky snapped the ball to backup quarterback Byron Leftwich during the Steelers 38-7 win over the Buffalo Bills. Legursky could be in line for more playing time as first team right guard David DeCastro suffered a season ending injury during the game. 

4. Byron Leftwich, Quarterback, Pittsburgh Steelers

Backing up starter Ben Rothlisberger, Byron Leftwich connected on five or eight passing attempts for 105 yards and two touchdowns. 

5. Albert McClellan, Linebacker, Baltimore Ravens

Albert McClellan continued his quest for one of the Ravens starting linebacker spots, recording two tackles as Baltimore beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 48-17. 

6. Lee Smith, Tight End, Buffalo Bills

Lee Smith did not register a catch in the Buffalo Bills third preseason game.

7. Randy Moss, Wide Receiver, San Francisco 49ers

Despite starting for San Francisco veteran wide receiver Randy Moss did not record a catch during the 49ers 29-24 win over the Denver Broncos.

8. Daniel Baldridge, Offensive Tackle, Jacksonville Jaguars

Daniel Baldridge continued to see time with Jacksonville’s second team offensive line as the Jaguars lost their third preseason game, 48-17 to the Baltimore Ravens.

9. Johnny Jones, Defensive Tackle, Green Bay Packers

The Green Bay Packers placed Johnny Jones on injured reserve earlier today, ending his season. Jones has been battling a knee injury and did not participate in training camp.

10. Vinny Curry, Defensive End, Philadelphia Eagles

Vinny Curry recorded two tackles as the Philadelphia Eagles beat the Cleveland Browns 27-10 Friday night.

11. Mario Harvey, Linebacker, Indianapolis Colts

In a battle between first round quarterbacks Andrew Luck and Robert Griffin III Indianapolis linebacker Mario Harvey did not register a tackle during the Colts 30-17 loss to the Washington Redskins.

12. Omar Brown, Safety, Baltimore Ravens

For the first time this preseason Omar Brown did not cause or assist on a turnover in the Ravens third exhibition game. Although he came up empty in the turnover department Brown did register two tackles.

13. Delvin Johnson, Nose Tackle/Defensive End, Washington Redskins

For the second preseason game in a row Redskins defensive lineman Delvin Johnson recorded a tackle. Johnson figures to see extensive playing time in Washington’s last exhibition game Wednesday night as they host the Arizona Cardinals.