Virginia, Maryland, Florida Grads Featured in Super Bowl LIX

Super Bowl LIX, featuring the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles, showcases a diverse roster of players with high school football roots from across the U.S. Notably, six players from Virginia are represented, alongside a player from Maryland, Eagles defensive tackle Thomas Booker IV, who graduated from Gilman School in Baltimore. In total, athletes from 31 states and Australia are participating, with Florida contributing the highest number of players at 14. The game marks the second Super Bowl matchup between the Chiefs and Eagles in three years, highlighting the growing trend of high school football's impact on the NFL. Additionally, the event is set to include the NFL Honors awards show, where various accolades will be presented to standout players. The anticipation for the game continues to build as both teams prepare for this championship clash in New Orleans.