Former South Carolina DB Israel Mukuamu snags INT in Dallas Cowboys preseason game
By Andrew Olson
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Former South Carolina players are doing well in Sunday’s Dallas-Jacksonville preseason game.
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Following Pharoh Cooper’s touchdown catch comes Israel Mukuamu with an interception. Mukuamu picked off Jaguars QB CJ Beathard:
What a wonderful moment for Ron’Dell Carter and Israel Mukuamu.
(via @NFLEspanol) pic.twitter.com/iMg3hY8HkQ
— Blogging The Boys (@BloggingTheBoys) August 29, 2021
Dallas selected Mukuamu in Round 6 of the 2021 NFL Draft. Even though Mukuamu was drafted, a roster spot wasn’t guaranteed entering Sunday’s game. Mukuamu is making a strong case to be on the final roster, earning praise from Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy in the process.
Mike McCarthy during halftime show on Israel Mukuamu INT: “It’s a huge play. That’s how you win football games.” https://t.co/F36Q79efQ4
— Jori Epstein (@JoriEpstein) August 29, 2021
Andrew writes about sports to fund his love of live music and collection of concert posters. He strongly endorses the Hall of Fame campaigns of Fred Taylor and Andruw Jones.
