The best players in the NFL traveled to Orlando, Florida, for the Pro Bowl Games.
The multi-day AFC vs. NFC competition began with a skills showdown on Thursday and culminated on Sunday with a flag football game.
Seven former OU players received a Pro Bowl selection. The lone AFC representative was Denver return specialist Marvin Mims.
Dallas wide receiver CeeDee Lamb, Kansas City offensive lineman Creed Humphrey, Philadelphia offensive lineman Lane Johnson, Philadelphia quarterback Jalen Hurts, San Francisco offensive lineman Trent Williams and Tampa Bay quarterback Baker Mayfield represented the NFC.
Here are some highlights from former Sooners in the Pro Bowl Games.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) throws as Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) watches during the Pro Bowl Skills Showdown in Orlando, Fla., on Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel via AP)
Baker Mayfield wins Precision Passing Challenge
Mayfield emerged victorious in the Precision Passing Challenge on Thursday.
Participants were given 10 throws to hit a series of targets, some moving and some stationary, with values attached to them that ranged from 1-5 points. They could also earn 10 points by dropping a pass into a bucket that was 60 yards away.
After scoring 24 points in the opening round, which featured six participants, Mayfield advanced to a finals matchup with Houston quarterback C.J. Stroud and earned a 9-8 win to secure the title.
Mayfield spent five seasons with OU from 2013-17. He won the Heisman Trophy in 2017 and earned Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year honors twice, in 2015 and 2017.
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Author : The Oklahoman
Publish date : 2024-02-04 22:06:14
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