Gators in the NFL: Wildcard Weekend

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Thirteen former Gators are moving on to the second-round of the NFL Playoffs. 

Each week of the season, FloridaGators.com will cover all of the best moments from the NFL stars who made a name for themselves in Gainesville. Here is how the Orange and Blue fared during the NFL’s Wildcard Weekend:

 

Offensive Highlights

While the Pittsburgh Steelers failed to take down the reigning MVP, former Gators wide out Van Jefferson refused to disappoint. Jefferson’s efforts led Pittsburgh’s attempted third quarter comeback, capping off a nine play 98-yard drive with a 30-yard touchdown grab, his third of the season. Jefferson finished the game with two catches for 37 yards and a score. 

 

Van Jefferson! @Steelers get six.#PITvsBAL on Prime Video

Also streaming on #NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/HWttgSB0Um

— NFL (@NFL) January 12, 2025

Defensive Highlights

Jonathan Greenard capped off a stellar season Monday night, finishing with three tackles (two solo) while leading the Vikings in pressures (four) and QB hurries (three). Greendards most impressive play of the game however, this strip sack of Matthew Stafford, was called back after further review.
 

Ruled an incomplete pass from Matthew Stafford after review, rather than a fumble and Vikings touchdown. #NFL pic.twitter.com/s0B4XaRpcQ

— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) January 14, 2025

Gators Still in the Hunt

Buffalo Bills (BUF 31-7 DEN)
24 – Kaiir Elam – CB – 3rd year 
64 – O’Cyrus Torrence – OL – 2nd year
75 – Richard Gouraige* – OL – 2nd year (Practice squad)