It's the Super Bowl baby! The most watched, beloved & obsessed about sporting event in the U.S. of A. The Philadelphia Eagles take on the Kansas City Chiefs in #LVII. Curious to know how many of tonight's players have wrestling backgrounds, I took it upon myself to do a little research. This is what I was able to find. If there are more, great! Name them, tell me their backgrounds & they'll be added to the list!
Nate Allegretti #73 Guard Kansas City Chiefs |
Nate Allegretti wrestled for Lincoln Way East putting together a 45-2 record in 2014, capturing a 3rd place finish at the Illinois High School State championships.
Jack Cochrane #43 Linebacker Kansas City Chiefs |
Jack Cochrane wrestled for Mount Vernon High School in Iowa.
Clyde Edwards-Helaire #25 Running Back Kansas City Chiefs |
I'm not sure if Clyde Edwards-Helaire wrestled in High School or not, but I was able to find an interview of him mentioning wrestling as a pee-wee.
Creed Humphrey #52 Center Kansas City Chiefs |
Creed Humphrey was an Oklahoma High School State runner up for Shawnee High. His father wrestled at Central Oklahoma.
Lucas Niang #67 Offensive Line Kansas City Chiefs |
Lucas Niang wrestled for New Canaan High School in Connecticut.
Khalen Saunders #99 Defensive Tackle Kansas City Chiefs |
Khalen Saudners was a letter-winner for Parkway Central High School in Missouri.
Rick Lovato #45 Long Snapper Philadelphia Eagles |
Rick Lovato wrestling for Middletown South High School in New Jersey.
Robert Quinn #98 Defensive End Philadelphia Eagles |
Robert Quinn was a three time state champion for Fort Dorchester High in South Carolina.
Marlon Tuipulotu #95 Defensive Tackle Philadelphia Eagles |
Marlon Tuipulotu wrestled for Central High in Oregon.
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