Eleven Georgia Tech alumni prepare for NFL Week 1 schedule
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Last updated Sep 10, 2026

Eleven former Georgia Tech players are set to participate in NFL Week 1 games across the country and abroad. The slate begins Thursday, September 10, when Keion White and the 49ers face the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia. Four rookies are scheduled to make their professional debuts on Sunday, September 13, including Panthers quarterback Haynes King and Texans offensive lineman Keylan Rutledge. Additional veterans like Harrison Butker and Jordan Mason enter the weekend as part of active rosters. The group includes players spanning from first-year rookies to 10-year veterans like Butker, who remains with the Chiefs. Following the international season opener, the remaining former Yellow Jackets compete throughout the Sunday and Monday night slate.
- •Keion White plays for the 49ers against the Rams in Melbourne on Thursday.
- •Haynes King makes his debut for the Panthers against the Bears on Sunday.
- •Harrison Butker kicks for the Chiefs against the Denver Broncos on Monday.
- •Four Georgia Tech rookies are set to appear in games this Sunday.
- •Eleven total former Yellow Jackets are on active NFL rosters for the opening week.
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"Keion White leads 11 Georgia Tech former players into NFL Week 1. See the full schedule, stats, and why the ProJackets are ready to play.
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