Sixteen of the players in this year’s Super Bowl have ties to Georgia, having either played at the high school level or at the University of Georgia or Georgia Tech with one of them falling into both categories. The Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia will meet Sunday night in New Orleans.
Those with a high school connection are:
Harrison Butker, The Westminster School, Chiefs (also former Yellow Jacket)
Justin Reid, Dutchtown High School, Chiefs
Jaylen Watson, Laney High School, Chiefs
Hunter Nourzad, The Walker School, Chiefs
Wanya Morris, Grayson High School, Chiefs
Malik Herring, Mary Persons High School, Chiefs
Darius Slay Jr., Brunswick High School, Eagles
These former UGA and Tech players are also on the rosters:
