6 top players who made the jump from AAF to NFL
With the AAF suspending all football operations, here is a look at the top players who have already found an NFL home. 👉
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Keith Reaser ➡️ Chiefs
Reaser was the first player to sign with an NFL club from the AAF, and for good reason. The defensive back was Pro Football Focus' top-rated player at his position after posting 12 total tackles, 10 passes defensed, and three interceptions for the Apollos.
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Rashad Ross ➡️ Panthers
Ross was a member of eight different NFL teams before starring for the Hotshots, and the Panthers will be his ninth. The 29-year-old wideout led the AAF with seven receiving touchdowns, while piling up 583 yards on 36 receptions.
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Derron Smith ➡️ Vikings
The former Commanders safety was Pro Football Focus' pick for AAF Player of the Year. He recorded three interceptions and 37 total tackles while earning a 93.2 coverage grade. Still just 27-years-old, Smith was a sixth-round pick of the Cleveland Browns in 2015.
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Damontre Moore ➡️ 49ers
A third-round pick of the New York Giants in 2013, Moore returns to the NFL after a successful stint with the San Diego Fleet. The defensive end recorded seven sacks in eight AAF contests, and adds another pass-rusher to a deep 49ers defensive line.
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De'Vante Bausby ➡️ Broncos
Bausby was a member of the Philadelphia Eagles' practice squad during their Super Bowl-winning campaign, and will add secondary depth to the Broncos after displaying solid coverage for the Commanders. The 26-year-old accumulated four interceptions, which was tied for the AAF lead.
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Garrett Gilbert ➡️ Browns
Gilbert gets his second shot in the NFL after leading the Apollos to the AAF's top record. The former Rams draft pick led the league in passing yards (2,152) and threw 13 touchdowns against three interceptions.
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