By Jordan Goethe
Special to the Rock River Current
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Here’s our weekly roundup of how former Rockford-area high school football standouts performed in the NFL.

Green Bay Packers: DL Dean Lowry

Dean Lowry’s Green Bay Packers took a trip overseas this weekend but came home with another loss. Lowry, the former Boylan Titan and Northwestern Wildcat, finished the game with 3 total tackles (2 solo) as the Giants picked up the 27-22 victory over the Packers.

Jacksonville Jaguars: RB James Robinson and TE Dan Arnold

Jacksonville’s offense struggled at home against Houston this weekend as the Texans secured their first win of the season, beating the Jaguars 13-6. James Robinson, the former Rockford Lutheran star, had 10 carries for 27 yards and caught 2 passes for 12 yards. Dan Arnold, who played at Boylan, finished fourth on the team in receiving with 1 catch for 20 yards.

Minnesota Vikings: OT Vederian Lowe

Former Auburn High School and Illinois offensive lineman Vederian Lowe didn’t play any snaps in the game, but his Vikings secured their third division win of the season, defeating the Bears 29-22.

Miami Dolphins: OL Robert Jones

Robert Jones, an East High School grad, didn’t play any snaps in the Dolphins blowout loss against the Jets 40-17.

Each week we track how former Rockford area players performed in the NFL. (Photo via Canva)

This article is by guest contributor Jordan Goethe. Email news@rockrivercurrent.com with any feedback.

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