There are eleven former Kentucky players headed to the NFL Playoffs that begin this weekend.
Super Bowl champion Mike Edwards leads the way with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Unfortunately, Edwards will be facing the Dallas Cowboys with Quinton Bohanna and Kelvin Joseph in the Wild Card round.
Josh Allen, Corey Peters and Luke Fortner will be with the Jaguars against the Chargers.
Other Wildcats in the Playoffs are Yusuf Corker (practice squad), Darian Kinnard, Phil Hoskins (practice squad), Wan’Dale Robinson (injured reserve) and Za’Darius Smith .
Here are details from UK Athletics:
LEXINGTON, Ky. – Kentucky legend, star safety and Super Bowl champion Mike Edwards highlights a group of 11 Wildcats who will chase the ultimate prize in the National Football League playoffs that open this Super Wildcard Weekend.
Edwards, who plays for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, will line up opposite two other NFL Cats when the Bucs host the Dallas Cowboys on ESPN’s Monday Night Football. Defensive tackle Quinton Bohanna and defensive back Kelvin Joseph will suit up for the Cowboys.
After triumphing in a win-and-you’re-in game last weekend, the Jacksonville Jaguars will have three Wildcats on the field, including outside linebacker Josh Allen, who scored the playoff-clinching touchdown on a scoop-and-score play vs. the Tennessee Titans last week. Joining him will be longtime defensive lineman Corey Peters and rookie starting center Luke Fortner.
Other Wildcats whose teams are still playing include safety Yusuf Corker (Cincinnati Bengals, practice squad), offensive lineman Darian Kinnard (Kansas City Chiefs), defensive lineman Phil Hoskins (Kansas City Chiefs, practice squad), wide receiver Wan’Dale Robinson (New York Giants, injured reserve) and linebacker Za’Darius Smith (Minnesota Vikings).
PLAYOFF SCHEDULE
Saturday, Jan. 14
San Diego Chargers at Jacksonville Jaguars; 8:15 p.m. ET
Sunday, Jan. 15
New York Giants at Minnesota Vikings; 4:30 p.m. ET
Baltimore Ravens at Cincinnati Bengals; 8:15 p.m. ET
Monday, Jan. 16
Dallas Cowboys at Tampa Bay Buccaneers; 8:15 p.m. ET
Bye: Kansas City Chiefs
