Who from Metro East area’s former high school athletes will participate in games on Sunday, Nov. 16?

Mike Ford Jr and Antonio Johnson

By M. G. Bartholomew

Nov 13, 2025

These ex-Metro East area high school standouts will participate in competitions on Sunday, Nov. 16.

A.J. Epenesa

Buffalo Bills

Defensive end

6′6″ 250

Edwardsville High School

Hometown: Lenexa

Next Game: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Nov. 16, 1 p.m.

Antonio Johnson

Jacksonville Jaguars

Safety

6′2″ 198

East St. Louis Senior High School

Hometown: East St. Louis

Next Game: vs. Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Nov. 16, 10 a.m.

E.J. Liddell

Brooklyn Nets

Forward

6′6″ 240

Belleville West High School

Hometown: Belleville

Next Game: vs. Washington Wizards, Sunday, Nov. 16, 6 p.m.

Luther Burden III

Chicago Bears

Wide receiver

6′0″ 210

East St. Louis Senior High School

Hometown: St. Louis

Next Game: vs. Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Nov. 16, 12 p.m.

Mike Ford Jr

Atlanta Falcons

Cornerback

6′0″ 199

Marquette Catholic High School

Hometown: St. Louis

Next Game: vs. Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Nov. 16, 1 p.m.

Riley Patterson

Miami Dolphins

Kicker

6′0″ 190

Edwardsville High School

Hometown: Edwardsville

Next Game: vs. Washington Commanders, Sunday, Nov. 16, 9:30 a.m.

ORGANIZATIONS IN THIS STORY

Marquette Catholic High School• Atlanta Falcons• Brooklyn Nets• Miami Dolphins• Jacksonville Jaguars• East St. Louis Senior High School• Buffalo Bills• Belleville West High School• Chicago Bears• Edwardsville High School

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