Arizona Wildcats in the 2017 NFL Playoffs

While the University of Arizona will probably always be identified as a basketball school, there is some Wildcats representation in the 2017 NFL Postseason. Here are some names to look out for:

Rob Gronkowski TE, New England Patriots: 

A man who needs no introduction, Gronk will unfortunately have to sit out this postseason in the NFL PLayoffs after sustaining a chest injury earlier this season.

Easily the most recognizable Wildcat in the NFL, Gronk will be absent from the New England’s postseason roster as the Patriots will have to play well without their best offensive threat if they want to win the coveted Lombardi Trophy in Super Bowl LI.

Here are a few other former Wildcats who actually see the field and will similarly work for that same goal on their own teams.

Robert Golden S, Pittsburgh Steelers: 

The 5th year pro is currently labeled as ‘questionable’ on the Pittsburgh Steeler’s injury report.

Golden joined the Steelers an an undrafted free agent after graduating from Arizona in 2012. In 2014, he was named a Steelers co-captain on special teams and has found a home in the Pittsburgh secondary since.

This season, he started in seven games for the Steelers while registering 34 tackles. After sustaining an ankle injury, he hasn’t played for Pittsburgh since week 14, however, if he does suit up, keep an eye out for this playmaker in the Steel Curtain’s secondary.

Trevin Wade DB, New York Giants: 

Another defensive back to keep an eye out for, this 4th year pro has settled nicely into a slot specialist …

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