Six Vols To Play In NFL Pro Bowl

(The Herald/ Submitted Photo)

a school-record tying six former Vols will take part in the NFL Pro Bowl, broadcasted live on NBC Jan. 27.

The six Vols chosen to play, as announced  Dec. 26, will actually play in the all-star game Sunday.

Strong safety Eric Berry, punter Dustin Colquitt, running back Arian Foster, quarterback Peyton Manning, linebacker Jerod Mayo and tight end Jason Witten. Five of the six: Berry, Colquitt, Foster, Manning and Mayo have been selected as starters.

With six selections, Tennessee is tied for having the most former players of any school in the nation. Along with the Vols, Georgia and Miami (Fla.) also have six products in the Pro Bowl.