Six OU alumni will play in one of the biggest sporting events of the year—the Super Bowl. There are four former Sooners in the Chiefs’ roster, compared to two in the 49ers.
After an entire NFL football season, it all comes down to two teams. An exciting weekend saw the San Francisco 49ers come back from a 17-point deficit to defeat the Detroit Lions, and the Kansas City Chiefs continue their reign in the AFC after taking down the Baltimore Ravens.
Now, the San Francisco 49ers will face the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVIII on Feb. 11 in Las Vegas.
The Super Bowl is one of the biggest sporting events in the world, and it’ll feature six OU alums. The Chiefs have a total of four former Sooners on the roster, while the 49ers boast two.
For Kansas City that’s C Creed Humphrey, OT Wanya Morris, TE Blake Bell and LS James Winchester. For San Francisco it’s OT Trent Williams and TE Brayden Willis.
So, here’s a look at the OU football alums who play for the two Super Bowl LVIII teams:
Trent Williams, San Francisco
Trent Williams played at OU from 2006-09, where he earned All-Big 12 first-team selection for his final two seasons. Williams became the highest-drafted offensive lineman in OU history when he was selected fourth overall by Washington in 2010. Williams delivered on his potential, becoming an 11-time Pro Bowler (2012-2018 and 2020-23), three-time All-Pro first teamer (2021-23) and All-Pro second teamer (2015). Williams spent the first nine seasons of his career with Washington before he got traded to San Francisco in 2020. He has made 15 starts this season, and he earned his 11th Pro Bowl selection.
Creed Humphrey played at OU from 2017 to 20. The former Shawnee High School standout was named the Big 12 Offensive Lineman of the Year for his final two seasons with the Sooners. He was drafted by Kansas City in the second round (No. 63 overall) in 2021 and became an immediate starter. He is a Super Bowl Champion (2023) and has made the Pro Bowl in each of the last two seasons, and he has started in all 17 games this season. Along with that, he was an All-Pro second team member in 2022.
Blake Bell played at OU from 2010-14, where he became known as “The Bulldozer,” running for 631 yards and 24 touchdowns during his four seasons with OU. Bell started as a quarterback but made the move to TE near the end of his OU career. He was drafted in the fourth round (No. 117 overall) by San Francisco in 2015. But he has since played for Minnesota, Jacksonville and Dallas. He signed with Kansas City in 2021, marking his second stint with the franchise, and he has caught five passes for 26 yards and one touchdown this season. He is a two-time Super Champion (2020 and 2023).
James Winchester played three years for OU from 2009-2011. The Washington High School standout went undrafted in 2013 but signed with the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent. The long snapper then signed with the Chiefs in 2015 and has become a two-time Super Bowl champion (2020 and 2023). He’s the second-longest tenured player for the Chiefs behind star tight end Travis Kelce.
Brayden Willis, San Francisco
Brayden Willis played at OU from 2018-22. There, he recorded career highs of 39 receptions, 514 receiving yards, and seven touchdowns in 2022. He earned an All-Big 12 second-team nod, which definitely boosted his draft stock. Willis was drafted in the seventh round (No. 247 overall) to San Francisco in 2023. He has appeared in seven games this season.
After spending his first two years at Tennessee, Wanya Morris played at OU in 2021 and 2022. Morris earned an All-Big 12 second-team selection from the Associated Press in 2022. He was then drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the third round (No. 92 overall) in 2023. He has since carved out a role with Kansas City. The rookie has started in four games this season
