7 Players in Super Bowl LX Who Are Bold in Their Christian Faith

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Super Bowl LX will showcase more than simply two of the NFL’s most storied franchises – it also will highlight players who say their faith in Jesus shapes their lives, both on and off the field.

The lineup for this year’s Super Bowl was set over the weekend when Seattle edged the Los Angeles Rams 31-27, and New England topped Denver 10-7, setting up a game Feb. 8 in Santa Clara, Calif., for the NFL championship.

Both teams are filled with players who are outspoken about their Christian faith.

Here are seven:

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Drake Maye (quarterback, New England)

Drake Maye (quarterback, New England)

Maye guided the Patriots to the Super Bowl in his second season after passing for 4,394 yards and 31 touchdowns against only eight interceptions. He led the NFL in completion percentage (72.0) and passer rating (113.5).

“I think the biggest thing is using my platform to spread the Word and spread the Good News,” he told WEEI in Boston. “That’s one of the biggest things that I’ve tried to work on in my career, is using my platform to inspire young kids or inspire even older people that may not be into their faith as much. Just to know that it’s out there for everybody.

“One of the biggest things in my life that I’ve learned is that there’s purpose and there’s passion. My passion is football, and my purpose is [being] a believer and being strong in my faith.”

Photo credit: ©GettyImages/Kara Durrette / Contributor

Ernest Jones IV (linebacker, Seattle)

Ernest Jones IV (linebacker, Seattle)

Jones led the team in tackles (126) and interceptions (five) this season. He is seeking his second Super Bowl title, having won one with the Los Angeles Rams in the 2021-22 season. He testified of his Christian faith this season in a post-game locker room speech that went viral on social media.

“I’ve been through a lot this year, but earlier this week – I told a couple of guys – I found myself feeling stuck, and I found myself feeling like I was missing something, and what I was missing was God,” Jones told his teammates following a game during which he was given a game ball for two interceptions. “I got back on my knees. I started back praying – and just look at what we got. It’s bigger than this interception. It’s bigger than that. I got my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, back, and I'm with my boys.”

Photo credit: ©GettyImages/Kevin Sabitus/Contributor

TreVeyon Henderson (running back, New England)

TreVeyon Henderson (running back, New England)

Henderson posted a breakout year in his rookie season, rushing for 911 yards and nine touchdowns to go along with 221 receiving yards and a touchdown through the air. He is one of the most outspoken Christians in the league.

“I didn’t know who I was outside of football, but when I met Jesus, He showed me who I am,” Henderson told the Sports Spectrum Podcast. “He showed me who I belong to, and that’s God the Father, and that’s Him. So, I’m just so thankful that He gave me an identity and He gave me a purpose to start living my life for Him, start living my life for the Kingdom, and not for this world. Not for football, not for money, not for women. These things will one day perish, but the Lord, the Kingdom, the salvation that He has promised us is forever.”

Photo credit: ©GettyImages/Brooke Sutton / Contributor

Jaxon Smith-Njigba (wide receiver, Seattle)

Jaxon Smith-Njigba (wide receiver, Seattle)

The two-time Pro Bowler led the NFL with 1,793 receiving yards, to go along with 10 touchdowns, helping the Seahawks advance to their first Super Bowl in 10 years.

“Growing up, being a follower of Christ is big,” he told KING 5 News. “Just having that foundation means everything. Leaning on Him, giving Him all my worries and just Him handling it, it’s the best feeling in the world.”

He also discussed his faith after the Seahawks defeated the Los Angeles Rams for the NFC Championship.

“I just want to give all the glory to God,” he told Fox Sports. “Without Him, I’m nothing. Just what He has had on this team and this city and myself, I just want to give Him all the glory. It’s an honor to be here in Seattle. It’s an honor to lace ’em up with these guys.

Photo credit: ©GettyImages/Steph Chambers / Staff

Hunter Henry (tight end, New England)

Hunter Henry (tight end, New England)

Playing in his 10th year in the league and his fifth with the Patriots, Henry caught 60 passes for 768 yards and seven touchdowns. He started every game.

“I’m out there to glorify God,” Henry told the Sports Spectrum Podcast in 2022. “He gave me these abilities, and this is a way for me to go out there and worship Him. I always say I apply it to everything, but really on the football field, I’m out there playing for one reason, and that’s the Creator that gave me these abilities.”

Photo credit: ©GettyImages/Kara Durrette /Contributor

Cooper Kupp (wide receiver, Seattle)

Cooper Kupp (wide receiver, Seattle)

Playing in his first season in Seattle following eight years with the Los Angeles Rams, Kupp finished second on the team in receiving yards (593), scoring twice.

God is good. On the mountains and in the valleys, He has been with us every step of the way,” he said in 2022 of his wife, Anna Marie, and their children. “While we have been afforded the privilege to play such an amazing game, it is with humility we know each moment here is intentional, albeit temporary. We pray each day to be a light in this world, filled and guided by His spirit, and to make the most of every day according to His will. For His Glory!”

Photo credit: ©GettyImages/Jane Gershovich / Contributor

Josh Dobbs (quarterback, New England)

Josh Dobbs (quarterback, New England)

Playing on his sixth team but first as the backup quarterback for the Patriots, Dobbs played only brief duty this season, completing seven of 10 passes – but is only a snap away from Super Bowl action.

“My personal relationship with Jesus Christ means everything to me,” he previously said. “Everything that I am or ever hope to be, I owe to God and my parents. I try to live my life in a way that it glorifies God in everything I do. I was raised in a Christian home, where my parents grounded me in principles that help me deal with the demands of life. I believe in the power of prayer. Whether a situation is good or bad, I am guided by my faith.”

Photo credit: ©GettyImages/Kara Durrette / Contributor

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7 Players in Super Bowl LX Who Are Bold in Their Christian Faith

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Super Bowl LX will showcase more than simply two of the NFL’s most storied franchises – it also will highlight players who say their faith in Jesus shapes their lives, both on and off the field.

The lineup for this year’s Super Bowl was set over the weekend when Seattle edged the Los Angeles Rams 31-27, and New England topped Denver 10-7, setting up a game Feb. 8 in Santa Clara, Calif., for the NFL championship.

Both teams are filled with players who are outspoken about their Christian faith.

Here are seven:

Photo Credit: ©Getty Images / Aaron M. Sprecher / Contributor

Drake Maye (quarterback, New England)

Drake Maye (quarterback, New England)

Maye guided the Patriots to the Super Bowl in his second season after passing for 4,394 yards and 31 touchdowns against only eight interceptions. He led the NFL in completion percentage (72.0) and passer rating (113.5).

“I think the biggest thing is using my platform to spread the Word and spread the Good News,” he told WEEI in Boston. “That’s one of the biggest things that I’ve tried to work on in my career, is using my platform to inspire young kids or inspire even older people that may not be into their faith as much. Just to know that it’s out there for everybody.

“One of the biggest things in my life that I’ve learned is that there’s purpose and there’s passion. My passion is football, and my purpose is [being] a believer and being strong in my faith.”

Photo credit: ©GettyImages/Kara Durrette / Contributor

Ernest Jones IV (linebacker, Seattle)

Ernest Jones IV (linebacker, Seattle)

Jones led the team in tackles (126) and interceptions (five) this season. He is seeking his second Super Bowl title, having won one with the Los Angeles Rams in the 2021-22 season. He testified of his Christian faith this season in a post-game locker room speech that went viral on social media.

“I’ve been through a lot this year, but earlier this week – I told a couple of guys – I found myself feeling stuck, and I found myself feeling like I was missing something, and what I was missing was God,” Jones told his teammates following a game during which he was given a game ball for two interceptions. “I got back on my knees. I started back praying – and just look at what we got. It’s bigger than this interception. It’s bigger than that. I got my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, back, and I'm with my boys.”

Photo credit: ©GettyImages/Kevin Sabitus/Contributor

TreVeyon Henderson (running back, New England)

TreVeyon Henderson (running back, New England)

Henderson posted a breakout year in his rookie season, rushing for 911 yards and nine touchdowns to go along with 221 receiving yards and a touchdown through the air. He is one of the most outspoken Christians in the league.

“I didn’t know who I was outside of football, but when I met Jesus, He showed me who I am,” Henderson told the Sports Spectrum Podcast. “He showed me who I belong to, and that’s God the Father, and that’s Him. So, I’m just so thankful that He gave me an identity and He gave me a purpose to start living my life for Him, start living my life for the Kingdom, and not for this world. Not for football, not for money, not for women. These things will one day perish, but the Lord, the Kingdom, the salvation that He has promised us is forever.”

Photo credit: ©GettyImages/Brooke Sutton / Contributor

Jaxon Smith-Njigba (wide receiver, Seattle)

Jaxon Smith-Njigba (wide receiver, Seattle)

The two-time Pro Bowler led the NFL with 1,793 receiving yards, to go along with 10 touchdowns, helping the Seahawks advance to their first Super Bowl in 10 years.

“Growing up, being a follower of Christ is big,” he told KING 5 News. “Just having that foundation means everything. Leaning on Him, giving Him all my worries and just Him handling it, it’s the best feeling in the world.”

He also discussed his faith after the Seahawks defeated the Los Angeles Rams for the NFC Championship.

“I just want to give all the glory to God,” he told Fox Sports. “Without Him, I’m nothing. Just what He has had on this team and this city and myself, I just want to give Him all the glory. It’s an honor to be here in Seattle. It’s an honor to lace ’em up with these guys.

Photo credit: ©GettyImages/Steph Chambers / Staff

Hunter Henry (tight end, New England)

Hunter Henry (tight end, New England)

Playing in his 10th year in the league and his fifth with the Patriots, Henry caught 60 passes for 768 yards and seven touchdowns. He started every game.

“I’m out there to glorify God,” Henry told the Sports Spectrum Podcast in 2022. “He gave me these abilities, and this is a way for me to go out there and worship Him. I always say I apply it to everything, but really on the football field, I’m out there playing for one reason, and that’s the Creator that gave me these abilities.”

Photo credit: ©GettyImages/Kara Durrette /Contributor

Cooper Kupp (wide receiver, Seattle)

Cooper Kupp (wide receiver, Seattle)

Playing in his first season in Seattle following eight years with the Los Angeles Rams, Kupp finished second on the team in receiving yards (593), scoring twice.

God is good. On the mountains and in the valleys, He has been with us every step of the way,” he said in 2022 of his wife, Anna Marie, and their children. “While we have been afforded the privilege to play such an amazing game, it is with humility we know each moment here is intentional, albeit temporary. We pray each day to be a light in this world, filled and guided by His spirit, and to make the most of every day according to His will. For His Glory!”

Photo credit: ©GettyImages/Jane Gershovich / Contributor

Josh Dobbs (quarterback, New England)

Josh Dobbs (quarterback, New England)

Playing on his sixth team but first as the backup quarterback for the Patriots, Dobbs played only brief duty this season, completing seven of 10 passes – but is only a snap away from Super Bowl action.

“My personal relationship with Jesus Christ means everything to me,” he previously said. “Everything that I am or ever hope to be, I owe to God and my parents. I try to live my life in a way that it glorifies God in everything I do. I was raised in a Christian home, where my parents grounded me in principles that help me deal with the demands of life. I believe in the power of prayer. Whether a situation is good or bad, I am guided by my faith.”

Photo credit: ©GettyImages/Kara Durrette / Contributor

Related Article:

7 NFL Playoff Quarterbacks Who Are Bold About Their Love for Jesus

 

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