Local Ties to the Superbowl

Eight NFL players who are headed to the Superbowl have close ties to Georgia and South Carolina.

Arizona Cardinal TE Ben Patrick - a Savannah native and went to Jenkins High School. College: Delaware
Find out more about Ben Patrick
Hear what Ben had to say at Media Day

Pittsburgh Steelers DE Nick Eason - went to Toombs Co. HS, Lyons, Ga. and went to Clemson.
Find out more about Nick Eason
Hear what Nick had to say at Media Day

Arizona Cardinal TE Leonard Pope - from Americus, GA, some high school at Americus HS and UGA

Arizona Cardinal CB Roderick Hood - attended Carver HS in Columbus, GA. College: Auburn

Pittsburgh Steelers LB Arnold Harrison (On injured reserve_ -  Josey HS, Augusta, GA and University of Georgia

Pittsburgh Steelers LB Lawrence Timmons - Wilson HS in Florence, SC. College: Florida State

Pittsburgh Steelers LB Keyaron Fox - West Lake HS, Atlanta and Georgia Tech

Pittsburgh Steelers WR Hines Ward - Forest Park HS (I think Atlanta area) and University of Georgia