New York Jets defensive tackle Quinnen Williams and Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins are the latest additions to the star-studded saltwater fishing tournament “The Catch, presented by Fritos.” The one-day game will take place at Fontainebleau Miami Beach and will be broadcast live on CBS on Saturday, April 15.
Williams is coming off a breakaway season that earned him a First Team All-Pro selection. He said he’s looking forward to spending some time on the water for the event.
“I can’t wait to show off my fishing game on ‘The Catch,'” Williams told CBS Sports. “I love to fish, watched some SFC events on TV last year and am excited to be teaming up with the top SFC anglers and competing against other NFL players.”
Williams and Hopkins are just two of the athletes who will be split into two teams, led by the top names of the Sport Fishing Championship’s Billfish Championship. They will all compete in Miami’s coastal waters as they spotlight the Coast Guard Foundation — a non-profit organization that supports active members of the US Coast Guard, veterans and their families.
The tournament uses SFC’s catch-and-release scoring system. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert and Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones will also hold captain titles as they are both avid fishermen. Here’s the full list of the NFL stars competing in “The Catch”: