JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – Mississippi will be well represented in this year\u2019s Super Bowl matchup between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots.<\/p>\n
The two NFL teams advanced to \u201cThe Big Game\u201d after victories over the Los Angeles Rams and Denver Broncos.<\/p>\n
A total of 15 players and coaches with connections to Mississippi will participate in Super Bowl LX.<\/p>\n
Below is a list of players from or representing the state.<\/p>\n
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\u00a0– (Vicksburg native, former Ole Miss center): Offensive lineman on the active roster.Darius Harris\u00a0– (Horn Lake native): Linebacker, on injured reserve.Otis Reese\u00a0– (Former Ole Miss player): Linebacker, on the practice squad.John Saunders Jr.\u00a0– (Former Ole Miss player): Safety, on the practice squad.Miles Battle\u00a0– (Former Ole Miss player): Cornerback, on the practice squad.Milton Patterson – (Former Jackson State linebacker): Defensive Assistant.<\/p>\n
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