Six Hurricanes Named to 2013 Pro Bowl

NEW YORK – Six Miami Hurricanes were among those named to the 2013 Pro Bowl, announced by the National Football League offices Wednesday.

With its six selections, Miami tied Tennessee for the lead among all universities nationwide.

Andre Johnson (Houston Texans) and Reggie Wayne (Indianapolis Colts) were two of the four AFC selections at wide receiver. The veteran ProCanes wideouts, who each earned their sixth Pro Bowl nod, have played pivotal roles for their respective teams through Week 16, combining for over 200 catches and 2,700 yards. Johnson ranks first in the conference with 1,457 receiving yards, while Wayne ranks second in the AFC with 102 receptions.

Johnson’s teammate Chris Myers earned his second Pro Bowl selection when he was named the AFC’s back-up center. The former sixth-round draft pick was also named to the Pro Bowl in 2011.

Two of the league’s best defenders, Baltimore Ravens’ safety Ed Reed and New England Patriots’ nose tackle Vince Wilfork, were among those selected as starters. Reed earned his ninth trip in 11 professional seasons, while Wilfork was selected to his fifth-career Pro Bowl.

San Francisco 49ers’ running back Frank Gore, who recently marked his team-record sixth 1,000-yard season, was the lone NFC selection for ProCanes. The four-time Pro Bowler has rushed for 1,146 yards this season.

The 2013 Pro Bowl will be played on Sunday, January 27, 2013 at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii one week before Super BowlXLVII in New Orleans. Broadcast live on NBC at 7:00 PM ET, the Pro Bowl will be held prior to the Super Bowl for the fourth consecutive year and serve as the signature kickoff event of Super Bowl week.