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MAC Alum Edelman, McVay and Natson To Play in Super Bowl LIII

ATLANTA, Ga. -- Three noteable MAC alum highlight participants in this Sunday's Super Bowl LIII between the New England Patriots against the Los Angeles Rams. New England wide receiver Julian Edelman (Kent State), Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay (Miami) and Rams wide receiver and punt returner JoJo Natson (Akron) will all play a role in determining this year's NFL Champion.

Edelman was quarterback of the Kent State teams' that faced Miami in 2006 and 2007, whose offense included wide receiver Sean McVay, current head coach of the Rams. Edelman has made major contributions in each of New England's last two Super Bowl wins, including one of the greatest catches in the game's history in February of 2017.