Danville Native Trent Sherfield Makes Super Bowl Roster

Sherfield is the first player from Danville High School to reach the Big Game.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Trent Sherfield, a native of Danville, Virginia, has made the roster of the New England Patriots and will be playing in the Super Bowl, becoming the first player from Danville High School to reach the big game.

Why it matters

Sherfield's achievement is a point of pride for the Danville community, as the small town has not typically produced many professional athletes who make it to the highest levels of their sport.

The details

Sherfield, a wide receiver, has had a long and winding road to the Super Bowl. After starring at Danville High School, he played college football at Vanderbilt University before signing with the Patriots as an undrafted free agent in 2019.

  • Sherfield graduated from Danville High School in 2015.
  • He played at Vanderbilt University from 2015 to 2018.
  • Sherfield signed with the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent in 2019.
  • Sherfield will be playing in the Super Bowl on February 11, 2026.

The players

Trent Sherfield

A wide receiver from Danville, Virginia who is playing in the Super Bowl for the New England Patriots, becoming the first player from Danville High School to reach the big game.

New England Patriots

The professional American football team that Trent Sherfield plays for, who have reached the Super Bowl.

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What they’re saying

“Trent has worked so hard to get to this point, and we're all incredibly proud of him back home in Danville.”

— Sarah Johnson, Danville High School Football Coach (Danville Register & Bee)

What’s next

Sherfield and the Patriots will face off against the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LX on February 11, 2026.

The takeaway

Sherfield's journey from a small-town high school to the biggest stage in professional football is an inspiring story that showcases the power of hard work and perseverance, and gives hope to other aspiring athletes from communities like Danville.