Ohio Players and Coaches Represent in Super Bowl 60

From Buckeye State natives to former Ohio State stars, see which players and coaches will rep Ohio in Super Bowl 60 this weekend.

Feb. 4, 2026 at 4:55am

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Several players and coaches with Ohio ties will be representing the state in Super Bowl 60 between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks. The Patriots roster includes offensive tackle Munford from Cincinnati, running back TreVeyon Henderson from Ohio State, and head coach Mike Vrabel and offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, both Ohio natives. The Seahawks roster features wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba, tight end AJ Barner, safety Coby Bryant, and long snapper Stoll, all with Ohio connections.

Why it matters

Ohio has a rich football tradition, producing top talent that goes on to star in the NFL. This Super Bowl matchup highlights the state's continued pipeline of elite players and coaches reaching the highest levels of the sport.

The details

The Patriots' roster includes offensive tackle Munford, who attended La Salle High School in Cincinnati and played at Ohio State. Rookie running back TreVeyon Henderson, an Ohio State product, was a key part of the Patriots' offense this season. New England's head coach Mike Vrabel and offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels both hail from Ohio as well. On the Seahawks side, wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba, tight end AJ Barner, safety Coby Bryant, and long snapper Stoll all have Ohio ties, with Smith-Njigba and Bryant being Cleveland-area natives.

  • Super Bowl 60 will be played on February 8, 2026.

The players

Munford

An offensive tackle for the New England Patriots, Munford attended La Salle High School in Cincinnati and played at Ohio State University.

TreVeyon Henderson

A rookie running back for the New England Patriots, Henderson played college football at Ohio State University.

Mike Vrabel

The head coach of the New England Patriots, Vrabel attended Walsh Jesuit High School, starred at Ohio State University, and played 14 seasons in the NFL before becoming a coach.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba

A wide receiver for the Seattle Seahawks, Smith-Njigba attended Ohio State University where he was one of the top receivers in college football.

Coby Bryant

A safety for the Seattle Seahawks, Bryant was born in Cleveland, Ohio and attended the University of Cincinnati.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

This Super Bowl matchup showcases the continued pipeline of elite football talent coming out of the state of Ohio, with several players and coaches representing their Buckeye State roots on the sport's biggest stage.