Tennessee athletes strongly represented in this year’s Super Bowl
by: Kenley Hargett
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – Super Bowl LVIII will feature several athletes from Tennessee.
- Jordan Mason- Gallatin High School
- Richie James- Middle Tennessee State Univ.
- Darius Harris- Middle Tennessee State Univ.
- Izaiah Gathings- Middle Tennessee State Univ.
- Charvarius Ward- Middle Tennessee State Univ.
- Trey Smith- University of Tennessee
- Jauan Jennings- Blackman High School- University of Tennessee
- Oren Burks- Vanderbilt University
Their appearance at the big game is proving a lasting impact on their former programs. Former MTSU Head Coach Rick Stockstill coached all four former MTSU football players, three with the San Francisco 49ers and one with the Kansas City Chiefs.
Having former athletes make it to the NFL is an accomplishment in of itself, but when they go to the Super Bowl, it helps boost the school’s program to another level. Coach Stockstill says nothing was given to his former players, they earned their spot in the NFL.
“The made so much growth and worked hard,” Coach Stockstill says. “Nothing was given to them, they earned everything they got.”
Coach Stockstill explains how when it comes time for recruiting future players, having former players who have played in the NFL and made it to the Super Bowl matters. He wants to convince recruits that the university provides everything they need to be successful.
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