GLENDALE, AZ - FEBRUARY 12: Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles scrambles against the Kansas City Chiefs during the third quarter in Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium on February 12, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)
Super Bowl LVII top performances from SEC players
Super Bowl LVII was a game to remember, literally coming down to the final throw. The Chiefs wound up victorious, winning 38-35. Each side featured a few former SEC players who changed the entire dynamic of the game.
Super Bowl LVII top performances from SEC players
Jalen Hurts, QB, Alabama/Oklahoma, Philadelphia Eagles
Hurts may have finished his career at Oklahoma, but for his first three seasons, he played at Alabama.
In Super Bowl LVII, he put on a show. In fact, he was heroic at times. The second year Quarterback finished 27-38 with 304 passing yards and 1 passing TD, as well as 15 carries for 70 yards, with 3 rushing TD’s, including a clutch 2-pt conversion to tie the game up at 35 with just over 5 minutes left. Unfortunately, his team went up against Mahomes, who well, played like Mahomes. A questionable flag in the final minute didn’t help them either.
DeVonta Smith, WR, Alabama, Philadelphia Eagles
The 2020 Heisman winner was nothing short of incredible. He finished with 7 receptions for 100 receiving yards, including a timely 45 yard reception that set up the tying touchdown in the final few minutes. He was a cornerbacks nightmare as he was constantly evading coverage with his quick speed and route-running abilities.
A.J. Brown, WR, Ole Miss, Philadelphia Eagles
Like Smith, A.J. Brown made some unbelievable catches and was also a cornerbacks nightmare in Super Bowl LVII. This was evident on his 45 yard touchdown reception. Brown finished with 6 catches for 96 yards and one receiving TD.
Kadarius Toney, WR, Florida, Kansas City Chiefs
The former standout Florida wide receiver may have had only one catch, however, it was a crucial one that went for 6. Besides his touchdown, he had a dazzling 65 yard punt return that helped the Chiefs go up 35-27 three plays later. Toney finished with 1 reception for 5 yards.
Nick Bolton, LB, Missouri, Kansas City Chiefs
Bolton, who won a plethora of awards at Missouri, led the Chiefs in tackles in Super Bowl LVII with 9 and also recovered a fumble, which he returned for a touchdown. He was all over the field and almost had a second defensive touchdown, but the play was ultimately overturned, as Eagles RB Miles Sanders never had full possession.
