Houston-area players make Super Bowl 60 appearances

Several players with Houston connections saw action in the big game, though their impacts were limited.

Published on Feb. 8, 2026

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Sunday's Super Bowl 60 matchup between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots featured a number of players with ties to the Houston area, including former Texans, University of Houston Cougars, and local high school stars. While some like Stefon Diggs, Marcus Jones, and K'Lavon Chaisson made notable contributions, others like Josh Jones, Eric Saubert, and Quandre Diggs had more limited roles in their teams' Super Bowl appearances.

Why it matters

The Houston region has long been a hotbed for football talent, producing numerous NFL players over the years. This Super Bowl showcased the continued pipeline of talent from the area, with several players from Houston-area schools and the Texans franchise making it to the biggest stage in the sport.

The details

Stefon Diggs, who left the Texans in free agency after the 2024 season, had three catches for 37 yards in the Patriots' loss. Josh Jones, who spent 2023 with the Texans, was a backup offensive tackle for the Seahawks. Eric Saubert, another former Texan, played a key special teams role in Seattle's victory. Alex Austin, Cam Akers, and Miles Battle also saw limited action for the Patriots, while Shaquil Griffin was inactive for the Seahawks. Marcus Jones had seven tackles for New England, and K'Lavon Chaisson recorded a tackle for loss.

  • Sunday's Super Bowl 60 concluded the 2025 NFL season.

The players

Stefon Diggs

A wide receiver for the New England Patriots who previously played for the Houston Texans.

Josh Jones

An offensive tackle for the Seattle Seahawks who spent the 2023 season with the Texans.

Eric Saubert

A tight end for the Seattle Seahawks who had a stint with the Texans in 2023.

Marcus Jones

A cornerback and return specialist for the New England Patriots who starred at the University of Houston.

K'Lavon Chaisson

An outside linebacker for the New England Patriots who attended North Shore High School in Houston.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“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

The Super Bowl's Houston-area connections highlight the region's continued importance as a pipeline for NFL talent, with players from the Texans, local colleges, and high schools making an impact on the biggest stage in football.