BUFFALO, NY – A pair of University at Buffalo football players have accepted invitations to play in prestigious postseason all-star games. Wide receiver Anthony Johnson will play in the Reese's Senior Bowl, while linebacker Khalil Hodge will play in the East-West Shrine Game.
Johnson will be just the second UB player to play in the Reese'e Senior Bowl, joining former defensive tackle Gerry Philbin who played in the 1964 contest. Johnson is having another stellar season for the Bulls, leading the team with 52 receptions for 944 yards and 11 touchdowns. In only 24 career games, Johnson already ranks fifth in school history in career receiving yards with 2,300 and third in career touchdowns with 25.