Tide Rookies in the NFL: Week Two Recap

Week two of the National Football League has officially ended, and it had some shockers indeed. As always, The Tide has more former players contributing to the NFL than any other university.

Eager to know which rookies contributed during week two? Here's a breakdown of their performances.

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NY Jets vs Tennessee Titans 

OT JC Latham - Latham had a better week, making more progress and getting familiar playing at left tackle. Despite the loss to the Jets, Latham proved why he was a top-10 selection. After allowing five pressures in his debut in week one, he only allowed one pressure against the Jets. His performance earned a 76.2 pass-blocking grade from Pro Football Focus. As the Titans season progresses, much success is expected from Latham as he continues to adjust in his new role.

Cincinnati Bengals vs Kansas City Chiefs

WR Jermaine Burton - After not seeing the field in week one, Burton made his debut in week two and proved that he can play explosively against NFL talent. His 47-yard reception was an immediate highlight. As he continues to prove himself, he could be a great rotation in the Bengals lineup.

San Fransisco 49ers vs Minnesota Vikings

OLB Dallas Turner -  No sacks for the quarterback terror this week; however, the Vikings got a huge victory over the 49ers. Turner played 18 defensive snaps and recorded two total tackles before exiting the game with a knee injury. At the moment, coach Kevin O'Connell stated that Turner is day-to-day with his injury.

K Will Reichard - Noted as one of the most dependable additions to the Vikings, Reichard remained perfect in week two. Aiding the Vikings in their victory, he connected from 22, 39 and 27 yards out for his first NFL field goals, after not having any field goals attempted in week one.

New Orleans Saints vs Dallas Cowboys

DB Kool-Aid McKinstry - Started against the Cowboys and had an impressive performance. He allowed six receptions from seven targets; however, they averaged just 5.0 yards per catch. McKinstry came away with five tackles and a pass deflection during the matchup. He earned a 77.0 coverage grade from PFF following the performance. With the Saints on the rise, McKinstry could continue playing a vital role.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Detroit Lions

CB Terrion Arnold - Had a stellar performance in week one. However, after a tough battle against the Buccaneers, he only managed to have one tackle in the matchup.

OLB Chris Braswell - Similar to Arnold, Braswell had just one tackle in the matchup. As the season progresses for both the Lions and Buccaneers, Arnold and Braswell are expected to add more stats to their resume.

Atlanta Falcons vs Philadelphia Eagles

RB Jase McClellan - Was inactive for the Monday night matchup due to a knee issue. He is expected to return in week three against the Kansas City Chiefs

For more information regarding the rookies, follow along as the NFL season continues to build suspense.