LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The 2024 NFL playoffs begin Saturday and the University of Louisville will be well-represented on the field.
Eight former Cardinals are on active rosters of playoff teams, which ranks middle of the pack among Division I programs. Georgia and Alabama lead the way with 31 players each; Ohio State has 23 and Notre Dame has 21.
Here's every former Cardinal suiting up for the postseason and when you can watch them play.
Lamar Jackson | Quarterback | Baltimore Ravens
Jackson turned in another outstanding season for the Ravens, throwing for 3,678 yards and 24 touchdowns, and rushing for 821 yards and five TDs. He's a big reason why the 13-4 Ravens earned the No. 1 seed in the AFC and a first round bye.
Baltimore will play the winner of Cleveland and Houston next weekend. Date, time and TV are to be announced.
Malik Cunningham | Quarterback | Baltimore Ravens
Cunningham was signed by the Ravens in December off the Patriots practice squad. He was teammates with Jackson at Louisville.
Jaire Alexander | Cornerback | Green Bay Packers
Green Bay's No. 1 cornerback and the highest-paid CB in NFL history was limited to just seven games this season due to injury and a one-game suspension. He was still able to record 27 tackles, five passes defensed and one forced fumble.
The Packers take on the Cowboys Sunday at 4:30 on FOX. Alexander is listed as questionable with an ankle injury.
Tutu Atwell | Wide receiver | Los Angeles Rams
Atwell's targets increased from 35 as a rookie to 67 in his second NFL season. He caught 39 balls for 483 yards and three touchdowns this season.
The Rams play the Lions Sunday at 8 p.m. on NBC.
Sheldon Rankins | Defensive tackle | Houston Texans
The big defensive lineman made an impact in his first season with Houston, recording 29 tackles and six sacks, his highest total since 2018 when he had eight. Rankins also had a forced fumble and fumble recovery.
Houston hosts Cleveland Saturday at 4:30 on NBC. Rankins is listed as questionable with a shoulder injury.
Yaya Diaby | Linebacker | Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The rookie selected in the third round had an impressive first year with 38 tackles, 7.5 sacks, two fumble recoveries and one forced fumble.
The Buccaneers take on the Eagles Monday at 8:15 p.m. on WHAS11.
Geron Christian | Offensive tackle | Cleveland Browns
Christian allowed just four sacks in 637 offensive snaps played in 2023. He received a 43.2 grade from Pro Football Focus.
The Browns play the Texans Saturday at 4:30 on NBC.
Teddy Bridgewater | Quarterback | Detroit Lions
Bridgewater is the third former UofL QB on this list, serving as Jared Goff's backup. He announced in December his plans to retire after the season.
Detroit meets Los Angeles Sunday at 8 p.m. on NBC.
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