Pro Football History of AQ Alumni
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Pro Football History of AQ Alumni

Pro Football History of AQ Alumni

Aquinas has a long tradition of football success, but only a select few players have played in the NFL.

Graduates who played in the NFL

Frank Varrichione '50

Pittsburgh Steelers 1955-60

Los Angles Rams 1961-65

*Varrichione made the Pro Bowl 5 times

Bob Bleier '82

New England Patriots 1987

Kevin McMahon '02

New York Giants/ Kansas City Chiefs 2007 (practice squad)

Carolina Panthers 2008 (practice squad)

Jarron Jones '12

New York Giants 2017 (training camp)

Seattle Seahawks/ Dallas Cowboys 2017 (practice squad)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers/ Detroit Lions 2018 (practice squad)

Buffalo Bills 2019 (training camp)

Pittsburgh Steelers 2020 (practice squad)

Pittsburgh Steelers 2021 (training camp)

Jamir Jones '16

Houston Texans 2020 (signed as an undrafted free agent)

Pittsburgh Steelers/ Los Angles Rams 2021-22

Jacksonville Jaguars/ Pittsburgh Steelers 2022-23

Earnest Edwards '16

Los Angeles Rams 2020 (training camp)

Graduates selected in the NFL Draft

Jack Landry '47 1951 12th round Chicago Cardinals

Charlie Maloy '49 1953 10th Round New York Giants

Frank Varrichione '50 1955 1st Round Pittsburgh Steelers

Don Holleder '50 1956 8th Round New York Giants

Kevin McMahon '02 2006 7th Round Oakland raiders

Jamir Jones's LEGENDARY 2021 Preseason
Jamir Jones Aquinas Institute of Rochester. Blocks Punt for LA Rams