Bulls in the NFL
9/5/2025 12:59:00 PM | Football
BUFFALO, NY - With the NFL season kicking off this weekend, several former University at Buffalo football players find themselves on NFL rosters. Khalil Mack is with the Chargers, Kayode Awosika is with the Lions, Malcolm Koonce is with the Raiders, Cam Lewis, Joe Andreessen and Ja'Marcus Ingram are with the Bills and Shaun Dolac is with the Rams.
Mack continues to be one of the most dominant defensive players in the NFL. After beginning his career with the Raiders and the Bears, Mack is now in his fourth season with the Los Angeles Chargers. Over his 11-year career, Mack has been a Pro Bowl selection nine times and was the 2016 NFL Defensive Player of the Year.
Lewis begins his seventh season with the Bills. After beginning his career as mostly a practice squad player, he has developed into an important member of the Bills team. A safety, Lewis has played in 59 games over his career, including 47 over the last three seasons.
Ingram and Andreessen join Lewis on the Bills.
Ingram is a cornerback in his fourth season with the Bills and is coming off his most productive year. He played in 17 games in 2024. He had two interceptions, including a pick six in a win over the Dolphins.
A linebacker, Andreessen is in his second season with the Bills. The Lancaster, NY native has become a fan favorite, seeing action in 13 games his rookie campaign.
Koonce is in his fifth season with the Raiders after the team selected him in the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft. He is looking to rebound from an injury that forced him to miss the 2024 campaign. Koonce had eight sacks for the Raiders in 2023.
Awosika is in his fourth season with the Detroit Lions after beginning his career with the Philadelphia Eagles. He has appeared in 36 games and made seven starts at offensive tackle for the Lions over the last three seasons.
Dolac was signed by the Rams following his outstanding career as a Bull. The former All-American linebacker so impressed the organization that he earned a spot on the team's 53-man roster.
Additionally, Charlie Jones, who was a wide receiver for the Bulls in 2017 and 2018 is in his third season with the Cincinnati Bengals.
Former UB quarterback and now NFL tight end Tyree Jackson is on injured reserve with the Washington Commanders.
Mack continues to be one of the most dominant defensive players in the NFL. After beginning his career with the Raiders and the Bears, Mack is now in his fourth season with the Los Angeles Chargers. Over his 11-year career, Mack has been a Pro Bowl selection nine times and was the 2016 NFL Defensive Player of the Year.
Lewis begins his seventh season with the Bills. After beginning his career as mostly a practice squad player, he has developed into an important member of the Bills team. A safety, Lewis has played in 59 games over his career, including 47 over the last three seasons.
Ingram and Andreessen join Lewis on the Bills.
Ingram is a cornerback in his fourth season with the Bills and is coming off his most productive year. He played in 17 games in 2024. He had two interceptions, including a pick six in a win over the Dolphins.
A linebacker, Andreessen is in his second season with the Bills. The Lancaster, NY native has become a fan favorite, seeing action in 13 games his rookie campaign.
Koonce is in his fifth season with the Raiders after the team selected him in the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft. He is looking to rebound from an injury that forced him to miss the 2024 campaign. Koonce had eight sacks for the Raiders in 2023.
Awosika is in his fourth season with the Detroit Lions after beginning his career with the Philadelphia Eagles. He has appeared in 36 games and made seven starts at offensive tackle for the Lions over the last three seasons.
Dolac was signed by the Rams following his outstanding career as a Bull. The former All-American linebacker so impressed the organization that he earned a spot on the team's 53-man roster.
Additionally, Charlie Jones, who was a wide receiver for the Bulls in 2017 and 2018 is in his third season with the Cincinnati Bengals.
Former UB quarterback and now NFL tight end Tyree Jackson is on injured reserve with the Washington Commanders.
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