Ranking the top 10 NFL players born in Connecticut
5. Bill Romanowski, LB (1988-2003)
The 6-foot-4, 245-pounder is from the city of Vernon. He went to Rockville High School, then played at Boston College. The San Francisco 49ers would take him in the third round of the 1988 NFL Draft. His career started off with a bang, as he made the 1988 NFL All-Rookie Team. Romanowski racked up two Pro Bowl awards in 16 NFL seasons. He’s a four-time Super Bowl winner.
Happy Birthday, no. 5⃣3⃣ ! The Denver Broncos signed Romo in 1996, & he played for the team until 2001. Romo was one of the most intense, instinctual & intimidating players in NFL history. As a Bronco: Pro Bowl 2x, 11 INTs, 9 FFs, 9 FRs, 19 TFLs, 23 sacks & 1 TD!
— Mile High Moments (@MileHighMoments)