With the NFL Playoffs set to start on Saturday night, keep up with all of the former Bearcats that will compete including Seattle Seahawks rookie cornerback Coby Bryant and several others!
After being drafted in the fourth round last year, Bryant emerged as a key piece in the Seahawks secondary and has a chance to extend his rookie season against the San Francisco 49ers tonight.
Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and Eagles center Jason Kelce received All-Pro First Team honors yesterday and have a great opportunity to make a deep playoff run over the next few weeks.
Since the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles earned a first round bye, the Kelce brothers will have to wait until next weekend to continue their pursuit of a second Super Bowl ring.
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— NFL (@NFL) January 14, 2023
Cincinnati Football: Multiple former Bearcats set to participate in the NFL Playoffs
In addition to Bryant, the Bearcats will be represented by another rookie as Cincinnati native and Kansas City safety Bryan Cook looks to cap off his impressive campaign with a championship.
Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Cortez Broughton and Cincinnati Bengals punter Kevin Huber won’t participate in the playoffs but will remain on the practice squad throughout the postseason.
Despite coming up just short of reaching the playoffs, New York Jets rookie cornerback Sauce Gardner had a historical season and was recently named to the All-Pro First Team.
Gardner became the first rookie cornerback to earn a spot on the All-Pro First Team in 41 years after recording 75 total tackles, two interceptions and a league-high 20 passes defended.
Three former #Bearcats were voted to the #NFLProBowl including Jason Kelce, Travis Kelce and Sauce Gardner! https://t.co/bXQUKhn9hG
— Cincy on the Prowl (@CincyOnTheProwl) December 22, 2022
Cincinnati Football: Sauce Gardner headlines former Bearcats to be named All-Pro First Team
A trio of former Bearcats were named to the Associated Press All-Pro First Team today including Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, Eagles center Jason Kelce and Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner.
The only program with more former players named to the prestigious team than Cincinnati was Alabama. Check out the entire Associated Press All-Pro First Team per Rob Maaddi.
After becoming the highest draft pick in Bearcats history last year, Gardner broke onto the scene with a historic rookie season that showed off his ability to be a shut down cornerback.
In addition to the Kelce brothers combining for a remarkable nine All-Pro First Team appearances in the last seven years, Travis was one of just two players to be unanimous selections.