USC alum will play in Super Bowl as a rookie
After four years at Arizona, Roland-Wallace transferred to USC for his final season of eligibility in 2023. In his lone season with the Trojans, he was USC's top cornerback, recording 37 tackles, nine passes defended, and two interceptions.
Despite a standout college career, Roland-Wallace went unchosen in the 2024 NFL draft. However, he made Kansas City's 53-man roster nonetheless, and has made significant contributions to the Chiefs' secondary this year. Roland-Wallace finished the regular season with 34 tackles, a pass defended, and an interception. He also had a tackle in Kansas City's divisional round win over the Houston Texans.
In the Super Bowl, Roland-Wallace and the Chiefs' secondary will be matched up against a talented Eagle wide receiver room led by A.J. Brown and Devonta Smith. If they can keep Philadelphia's passing game intact, the Chiefs will have a great shot to become the first ever team to win three consecutive Super Bowls.
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