Georgia Players Shine in Super Bowl LX

Patriots and Seahawks rosters feature several athletes with Georgia high school and college ties

Published on Feb. 6, 2026

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The New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks, who are meeting in a Super Bowl LX rematch, both have players on their rosters who got their start at Georgia high schools and colleges. Several Georgia natives and former in-state college stars are set to take the field in the big game.

Why it matters

Georgia has long been a hotbed for football talent, producing numerous NFL players over the years. The strong representation of Georgia-connected players in Super Bowl LX highlights the state's continued pipeline to the professional ranks and the success of its high school and college programs.

The details

The Patriots' roster includes Joshua Dobbs (Alpharetta High School), Jared Wilson (University of Georgia), Bradyn Swinson (Chapel Hill High School), and Julian Ashby (Parkview High School). The Seahawks have Jared Ivey (North Gwinnett High School, Georgia Tech/Ole Miss), Ernest Jones (Ware County High School), Chris Paul Jr. (Crisp County High School), Ricky White (Marietta High School), and Kenny McIntosh (University of Georgia) on their squad.

  • Super Bowl LX will be played on February 8, 2026 in Santa Clara, California.

The players

Mike Macdonald

Seahawks head coach who grew up in Roswell, Georgia and attended Centennial High School and the University of Georgia.

Joshua Dobbs

Patriots quarterback who attended Alpharetta High School in Georgia.

Jared Ivey

Seahawks defensive lineman who attended North Gwinnett High School in Georgia and played college football at Georgia Tech and Ole Miss.

Ernest Jones

Seahawks linebacker who attended Ware County High School in Georgia.

Kenny McIntosh

Seahawks running back who played for the University of Georgia from 2019 to 2022.

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What they’re saying

“It's always great to see players from Georgia make it to the biggest stage in football. These guys have worked hard to get here and represent our state well.”

— Mike Macdonald, Seahawks Head Coach (wsbtv.com)

What’s next

Fans in Georgia will be closely watching to see how the players with state ties perform in Super Bowl LX.

The takeaway

Georgia's reputation as a football powerhouse continues, with numerous players from the state's high schools and colleges making it to the Super Bowl. This demonstrates the depth of talent produced by the state's robust football programs.