Super Bowl LIX rosters include five former Pennsylvania high school football stars

Among the five players that hail from the Keystone State includes former Whitehall star Saquon Barkley

Jan 26, 2025; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26) celebrates after a touchdown against the Washington Commanders during the second half in the NFC Championship game at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images / Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

The state of Pennsylvania will have some players that have played in state playing in Super Bowl LIX kicks off this Sunday at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. Five players who played their high school football in the Keystone State will be on the field between the rosters of the defending champion Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles. 

Among the biggest names you'll see on the list below of five players that come from Pennsylvania are Kansas City Chiefs' wide receiver Justin Watson (South Fayette) and Philadelphia Eagles' running back Saquon Barkley (Whitehall), who previously started for the New York Giants.

Take a look below at all the names of the players that will be playing in this Sunday’s Super Bowl LIX that come from the state of Pennsylvania.

Kansas City Chiefs (2) 

Justin Watson, South Fayette

Skyy Moore, Shady Side Academy

Philadelphia Eagles (3) 

Jahan Dotson, Nazareth Area

Jeremiah Trotter Jr., St. Joseph's Prep

Saquon Barkley, Whitehall

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