Super Bowl LIX is rapidly approaching with the Kansas City Chiefs taking on the Philadelphia Eagles at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 9 in New Orleans. Just because a Texas team won’t be in the Superdome, doesn’t mean we’re missing out on Lone Star State representation.
Cheer on these 14 Texas athletes taking to the gridiron, including three athletes from North Texas. Plus, don’t miss the halftime show by SZA and Kendrick Lamar — who may not be a local, but did film a music video in Cowtown.
Patrick Mahomes, Nick Bolton, and Xavier Worthy practicing in New Orleans before the Super Bowl.
Photos by Kansas City Chiefs/Steve Sanders
Kansas City Chiefs
Patrick Mahomes | Quarterback
After growing up in Tyler, Mahomes led the Texas Tech Red Raiders for three seasons before joining the Chiefs in the first round of the NFL draft in 2017.
Nick Bolton | Linebacker
A graduate of Lone Star High School in Frisco, Bolton was selected by the Chiefs in the second round of the 2021 NFL draft.
Samaje Perine | Running back
Perine started for three seasons at Hendrickson High School in Pflugerville, before joining the NFL in 2019.
Charles Omenihu | Defensive end
Omenihu graduated from Rowlett High School before playing for the University of Texas.
Xavier Worthy | Wide receiver
Originally from California, Worthy joined the Texas Longhorns in 2021 before being picked up by the Chiefs in the first round of the 2024 NFL draft.
Jalen Hurts, Milton Williams, and Lane Johnson hit the gym in advance of Sunday’s showdown.
Photos by Philadelphia Eagles/Keil Leggere
Philadelphia Eagles
Jalen Hurts | Quarterback
A member of a Texas football family, Hurts graduated from Channelview High School outside of Houston, where he was coached by his dad.
Lane Johnson | Offensive tackle
After growing up in Grovetown, Johnson attending Kilgore College in East Texas before transferring to the University of Oklahoma. He has been a member of the Eagles since he was the No. 4 pick in the 2013 NFL draft.
Braden Mann | Punter
Originally from Houston, Mann kicked for Texas A&M University from 2016 to 2019 + joined the Eagles in 2023.
Tristin McCollum | Safety
McCollum is a Texas player through-and-through, growing up in Galveston, playing college ball with the Sam Houston State Bearkats, and joining the Houston Texans in 2022. McCollum signed with the Eagles in 2023.
Ainias Smith | Wide receiver
After growing up in Missouri City and attending high school in Sugar Land, Smith played for Texas A&M University before being picked up by the Eagles in 2024.
Milton Williams | Defensive tackle
Williams grew up in Crowley, just outside of Fort Worth, before playing for Louisiana Tech University and joining the Eagles in 2021.
Lewis Cine | Defensive back
Born in Haiti, Cine immigrated to the US at 4 years old and graduated from Trinity Christian School in Cedar Hill. He joined the NFL in 2022 and the Eagles in 2024.
Morotoluwa Ojomo | Defensive tackle
Originally from Lagos, Nigeria, Ojomo moved to Houston when he was in seventh grade. He graduated from Katy High School before playing for the University of Texas.
