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Arizona's NFL connections: Players from Arizona high schools, ASU, UA in 2020 season

Arizona football fans are bound to hear some familiar names during the 2020 NFL season, which kicks off on Thursday.

After all, more than 50 former Arizona high school and college football standouts are currently on the rosters of NFL teams.

Miami Dolphins starting quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick, a Gilbert Highland grad, figures to be among the Arizona NFL connections that will have the biggest impact this season, but he's not alone.

Former Arizona QB Nick Foles is the backup in Chicago, and could see time for the Bears.

Former Scottsdale Desert Mountain standout Mark Andrews is expected to play a huge role for the Baltimore Ravens and former Arizona tight end Rob Gronkowski has come out of retirement to play with Tom Brady on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.