SAN DIEGO -- It was another productive week for former Aztecs in professional sports.
In the NFL, safety Damontae Kazee (2013-16) started and played 63 snaps on defense in a dominant Dallas 44-20 win over the New York Giants. Kazee made three solo tackles in the game and drew a 15-yard penalty when Kadarius Toney, New York's leading receiver, threw a punch at him. Toney was ejected from the game. The Cowboys will travel to New England in Week Six. Offensive lineman Daniel Brunskill (2013-16) started and saw action for all 65 offensive snaps in addition to a pair of special teams snaps for San Francisco. After a Week Six bye, the 49ers will host Indianapolis. On the other side of the field, long snapper Aaron Brewer (2008-11) was on the field for eight snaps on special teams in Arizona's win to remain undefeated. The Cardinals travel to Cleveland to take on the Browns on Sunday. Rookie cornerback Darren Hall (2018-20) made his defensive NFL debut in Week Five, playing 17 defensive snaps and a dozen special teams plays in Atlanta's early morning win over the New York Jets. In London, Hall made a trio of solo tackles. After a bye, the Falcons will play in Miami against the Dolphins. Seahawks running back Rashaad Penny (2014-17) could return from injured reserve for Sunday night's game against Pittsburgh. Penny has been out since Week One with a calf injury. Offensive linemen Keith Ismael (2017-19) and rookie Jacob Capra (2019-20), fullback Nick Bawden (2014-17), and tight end Kahale Warring (2016-18) are on the practice squads for Washington, Green Bay, the New York Jets and Buffalo, respectively. On the other side of the ball, rookie safety Dwayne Johnson (2017-20), linebacker Calvin Munson (2013-16), defensive lineman Alex Barrett (2013-16) are the defensive players on practice squads, with Atlanta, Miami, and San Francisco.
On the PGA Tour, J.J. Spaun (2009-12) tied for 35th at the Shriners Children's Open at 11-under-par, while Scott Piercy (1999-01) did not make the cut in the event. Next weekend, Xander Schauffele (2013-15), who is ranked fifth in the world, will compete in the CJ Cup @ Summit in Las Vegas, Nev.