How many players in Super Bowl LVIII have Arkansas ties?
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — When the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers take the field on Sunday in Super Bowl LVIII, players on both sides will have ties to the Natural State.
Four players, three for the 49ers and one for the Chiefs have Arkansas ties.
Brandon Allen - 49ers
Currently the third-string quarterback for the 49ers, Brandon Allen was the starting quarterback for the Arkansas Razorbacks from 2013 to 2015. Before landing in San Francisco, Allen played for the Cincinnati Bengals, Denver Broncos, and Los Angeles Rams after being drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the sixth round of the 2016 NFL Draft.
Before playing for the Razorbacks, Allen led Fayetteville High School to the Class 7A state title game in 2010 and was given the Landers Award for being the top prep football player in the state.
Allen will be participating in his third Super Bowl.
Dre Greenlaw - 49ers
One of three starting linebackers for the 49ers, Dre Greenlaw played for the Arkansas Razorbacks from 2015 to 2018. Greenlaw was drafted by the 49ers in the sixth round of the 2019 NFL Draft. Since being drafted, Greenlaw has played in over 60 games. He recorded two interceptions in San Francisco's 24-21 NFC Divisional win over the Green Bay Packers earlier in the postseason.
At Fayetteville High School, Greenlaw participated in both football and track and field and posted multiple 100-tackle seasons with the Bulldogs.
Greenlaw will be playing in his second Super Bowl.
George Odum - 49ers
Listed as a backup free safety for the 49ers, George Odum played with the Indianapolis Colts for three seasons before signing with San Francisco in 2022. Odum was placed on the injury reserve back in November but was activated in January. He has played in over 90 games since coming into the league as an undrafted free agent in 2018.
Odum is from Millington, Tennesee, but played his college ball at the University of Central Arkansas. There, he was on the Southland Conference First Team in 2016 and Preseason All-Southland Conference in 2017.
BJ Thompson - Chiefs
The only player with Arkansas ties playing for the Chiefs is England, Ark. native BJ Thompson. Thompson is listed as the third-string defensive end, according to the Chiefs' depth chart. The rookie defensive end played in just one game this season, recording two tackles in a win over the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 18.
Thompson started his college career at Baylor before transferring to Stephen F. Austin. He recorded five sacks in his 2022 season with the Lumberjacks along with 25 tackles and 6.5 tackles for loss. Thompson was drafted by the Chiefs in the fifth round of the 2023 NFL Draft.
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