JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – Mississippi will be well represented in this year’s Super Bowl matchup between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots.
The two NFL teams advanced to “The Big Game” after victories over the Los Angeles Rams and Denver Broncos.
A total of 15 players and coaches with connections to Mississippi will participate in Super Bowl LX.
Below is a list of players from or representing the state.
Seattle Seahawks Charles Cross – (Laurel native, former Mississippi State player): Starting left tackle.Cam Akers – (Clinton native): Running back, on the active roster for the NFC Championship.Derick Hall – (Gulfport native): LinebackerJared Ivey – (Former Ole Miss player): Linebacker, on the active roster.Jamie Sheriff – (Terry native): Nose tackle, on the practice squad.Chris Paul Jr. – (Former Ole Miss player): Linebacker, on the practice squad.AJ Finley – (Former Ole Miss player): Safety, on injured reserve.Leslie Frazier – (Columbus native, Alcorn State alum): Assistant Head Coach.Chris Partridge – (Former Ole Miss co-defensive coordinator): Outside linebackers coach.New England PatriotsBen Brown – (Vicksburg native, former Ole Miss center): Offensive lineman on the active roster.Darius Harris – (Horn Lake native): Linebacker, on injured reserve.Otis Reese – (Former Ole Miss player): Linebacker, on the practice squad.John Saunders Jr. – (Former Ole Miss player): Safety, on the practice squad.Miles Battle – (Former Ole Miss player): Cornerback, on the practice squad.Milton Patterson – (Former Jackson State linebacker): Defensive Assistant.
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