14 Texas High School Players Headed to Super Bowl LX

The annual big game will feature a strong Texas high school football presence.

Jan. 28, 2026 at 3:47pm

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Super Bowl LX will feature 14 players who hail from Texas high schools, including standouts from schools like Rockwall, DeSoto, Arlington Heights, and more. While East Texas athletes like Patrick Mahomes and Lane Johnson won't be participating this year, the Lone Star State will still be well-represented on the NFL's biggest stage.

Why it matters

Texas high school football is renowned for producing top talent that goes on to excel at the college and professional levels. The large number of Texans in Super Bowl LX highlights the state's continued pipeline of elite football players and the pride Texans take in seeing their homegrown talent compete on the national stage.

The details

The Seahawks will feature players like wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (Rockwall), cornerback Byron Murphy II (DeSoto), and cornerback Riq Woolen (Arlington Heights). The Patriots will have defensive back Christian Gonzalez (The Colony), linebacker K'Lavon Chaisson (North Shore), and offensive lineman Brenden Jaimes (Lake Travis), among others.

  • Super Bowl LX will be played on Sunday, February 8, 2026.
  • This year's matchup is a rematch of Super Bowl XLIX in 2015, where the Patriots defeated the Seahawks 28-24.

The players

Jaxon Smith-Njigba

Wide receiver for the Seattle Seahawks, attended Rockwall High School.

Byron Murphy II

Cornerback for the Seattle Seahawks, attended DeSoto High School.

Riq Woolen

Cornerback for the Seattle Seahawks, attended Arlington Heights High School.

Christian Gonzalez

Defensive back for the New England Patriots, attended The Colony High School.

K'Lavon Chaisson

Linebacker for the New England Patriots, attended North Shore High School.

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What’s next

The Super Bowl LX matchup between the Seahawks and Patriots is a highly anticipated rematch of their 2015 clash, with both teams featuring a strong Texas high school football presence.

The takeaway

The large number of Texas high school players in Super Bowl LX is a testament to the state's football prowess and the ability of its players to succeed at the highest levels of the sport. This showcase will undoubtedly inspire the next generation of Texas high school football stars.