Super Bowl LIX Players from Texas

Super Bowl LIX is set to be an electrifying rematch between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. The Chiefs, boasting a 15-2 record, are eyeing an unprecedented third consecutive Super Bowl victory under quarterback Patrick Mahomes’s leadership. On the other hand, the Eagles, with a 14-3 season, are eager to avenge their previous Super Bowl loss to the Chiefs two years ago and claim the championship title.

The Chiefs’ journey to the Super Bowl included a hard-fought 32-29 win over MVP Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Championship. Meanwhile, the Eagles showcased their dominance in the NFC, culminating in a 55-23 victory against the Washington Commanders in the NFC Championship.

Both teams feature standout players who honed their skills in Texas high school football, with 6 Eagles and 4 Chiefs having played their high school ball in the Lonestar state. Here are those 10 players:

Philadelphia Eagles

1. Jalen Hurts

   • Position: Quarterback
   • High School: Channelview High School, Channelview, TX
   • College: University of Alabama and University of Oklahoma
   • NFL Tenure: 4 years
   • 2024-25 Stats: 4,112 passing yards, 28 touchdowns, 10 interceptions; 784 rushing yards, 10 touchdowns

2. Lane Johnson

   • Position: Left Tackle
   • High School: Groveton High School, Groveton, TX
   • College: Kilgore College; University of Oklahoma
   • NFL Tenure: 11 years
   • 2024-25 Stats: Started all 17 games; key contributor to an offensive line that allowed only 28 sacks

3. Braden Mann

   • Position: Punter
   • High School: Cy-Fair High School, Cypress, TX
   • College: Texas A&M University
   • NFL Tenure: 5 years
   • 2024-25 Stats: Averaged 46.2 yards per punt; 25 punts inside the 20-yard line

4. Tristin McCollum

   • Position: Safety
   • High School: Ball High School, Galveston, TX
   • College: Sam Houston State University
   • NFL Tenure: 2 years
   • 2024-25 Stats: 33 tackles, 2 interceptions, 5 pass deflections

5. Ainias Smith

   • Position: Wide Receiver
   • High School: Dulles High School, Sugar Land, TX
   • College: Texas A&M University
   • NFL Tenure: Rookie
   • 2024-25 Stats: 42 receptions, 618 yards, 5 touchdowns; 112 rushing yards, 1 touchdown

6. Milton Williams

   • Position: Defensive Tackle
   • High School: Crowley High School, Crowley, TX
   • College: Louisiana Tech University
   • NFL Tenure: 4 years
   • 2024-25 Stats: 38 tackles, 5 sacks, 10 tackles for loss

Kansas City Chiefs

1. Patrick Mahomes

   • Position: Quarterback
   • High School: Whitehouse High School, Whitehouse, TX
   • College: Texas Tech University
   • NFL Tenure: 8 years
   • 2024-25 Stats: 4,740 passing yards, 38 touchdowns, 12 interceptions; 350 rushing yards, 4 touchdowns

2. Charles Omenihu

   • Position: Defensive End
   • High School: Rowlett High School, Rowlett, TX
   • College: University of Texas
   • NFL Tenure: 6 years
   • 2024-25 Stats: 29 tackles, 6 sacks, 8 tackles for loss

3. Nick Bolton

   • Position: Linebacker
   • High School: Lone Star High School, Frisco, TX
   • College: University of Missouri
   • NFL Tenure: 4 years
   • 2024-25 Stats: 112 tackles, 2 sacks, 1 interception

4. Samaje Perine

   • Position: Running Back
   • High School: Hendrickson High School, Pflugerville, TX
   • College: University of Oklahoma
   • NFL Tenure: 8 years
   • 2024-25 Stats: 612 rushing yards, 5 touchdowns; 310 receiving yards, 2 touchdowns