Every former Ohio State player that’s ever played in a Super Bowl
Ohio State has an illustrious history of players that have made a name for themselves in the NFL. You won’t find too many programs that act as a pipeline to the game’s highest level than the one sitting on the banks of the Olentangy in Columbus, Ohio.
Of course, with so many players going to the NFL, that also means plenty have made it to the biggest game in the sport, the Super Bowl. This year’s game in Los Angeles, California, will be the 56th spectacle in the history of the sport, and Buckeyes have been well-represented from the first game in 1967 all the way through. Amazingly, there were no former Buckeyes in Super Bowl LV last season, but that’s the exception rather than the norm. In fact, there are six more coming your way in one way or another for Super Bowl LVI.
Here is every former Ohio State football player to ever appear in the grandest stage in American football, the Super Bowl.
Super Bowl I – Green Bay Packers vs. Kansas City Chiefs
Green Bay’s Elijah Pitts (22) charges into the end zone, eluding Bobby Hunt (20), during the first Super Bowl in Los Angeles, Jan. 16, 1967. Pitts scored from the five on the play following Willie Wood’s interception in the third quarter. Packers beat the Chiefs, 35-10. (AP Photo)
Former Ohio State player(s) in the game
Jim Fryer | Kansas City Chiefs
Game Score
Green Bay Packers 35, Kansas City Chiefs 10
Super Bowl III – Baltimore Colts vs. New York Jets
Jan 12, 1969; Miami, FL, USA; FILE PHOTO; New York Jets running back #41 Matt Snell in action during Super Bowl III against the Baltimore Colts at the Orange Bowl. The Jets defeated the Colts 16-7 as Snell rushed for 121 yards and scored 1 touchdown. Credit: Photo By Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports © Copyright 1969 Malcolm Emmons
Former Ohio State player(s) in the game
Bob Vogel | Baltimore Colts
Tom Mate | Baltimore Colts
Matt Snell | New York Jets
Game Score
New York Jets 16, Baltimore Colts 7
Super Bowl IV – Kansas City Chiefs vs. Minnesota Vikings
Jan 11, 1970; New Orleans, USA; FILE PHOTO; Kansas City Chiefs running back Wendell Hayes (38) carries the ball through Minnesota Vikings linebacker Wally Hilgenberg (58), Alan Page (88), and Jim Marshall (70) during Super Bowl IV at Tulane Stadium. The Chiefs defeated the Vikings 24-7. Credit: Manny Rubio-USA TODAY Sports
Former Ohio State player(s) in the game
Jim Marshall | Minnesota Vikings
Jim Tryer | Kansas City Chiefs
Game Score
Kansas City Chiefs 23, Minnesota Vikings 7
Super Bowl VI – Dallas Cowboys vs. Miami Dolphins
Dolphins’ receiver Paul Warfield goes high in the air as he hauls in a pass from quarterback Bob Griese during the Super Bowl game in New Orleans, Jan. 16, 1972. Trying to defend is Dallas’ Cliff Harris. (AP Photo)
Former Ohio State player(s) in the game
Paul Warfield | Miami Dolphins
Game Score
Dallas Cowboys 24, Miami Dolphins 3
Super Bowl VII – Miami Dolphins vs. Washington Redskins
Jan 14, 1973; Los Angeles, CA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Miami Dolphins receiver (42) Paul Warfield catches a pass against the Washington Redskins during Super Bowl VII at the Los Angeles Coliseum. The Dolphins completed a perfect season to win their first Super Bowl title 14-7 over the Redskins. Credit: David Boss-USA TODAY Sports Copyright © David Boss
Former Ohio State player(s) in the game
Paul Warfield | Miami Dolphins
Game Score
Miami Dolphins 14, Washington Redskins 7
Super Bowl VIII – Miami Dolphins vs. Minnesota Vikings
Jan 13, 1974: Houston, TX, FILE PHOTO; Miami Dolphins receiver Paul Warfield (42) makes a catch against the Minnesota Vikings in Super Bowl VIII at Rice Stadium. Miami defeated Minnesota 24-7 to win back-to-back world championships. Credit: Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Former Ohio State player(s) in the game
Paul Warfield | Miami Dolphins
Jim Marshall | Minnesota Vikings
Game Score
Miami Dolphins 24, Minnesota Vikings 7
Super Bowl IX – Minnesota Vikings vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
Steelers’ Franco Harris (32) looks for running room against the Minnesota Vikings at Tulane Stadium during Super Bowl IX, Jan. 12, 1975, New Orleans, La. Harris set a new Super Bowl rushing mark with 158 yards. Steelers’ Gerry Mullins (72) moves in to block Jim Marshall (70) of the Vikings. (AP Photo/Jack Thornell)
Former Ohio State player(s) in the game
Jim Marshall | Minnesota Vikings
Game Score
Pittsburgh Steelers 16, Minnesota Vikings 6
Super Bowl XI – Minnesota Vikings vs. Oakland Raiders
FILE – In this Jan. 9, 1977, file photo, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Sammy White losing his helmet after being hit by Oakland Raiders Jack Tatum (32) and Skip Thomas, rear, during the Super Bowl XI football game in Pasadena, Calif. “The Assassin” _ Defensive back Jack Tatum was known for his fierce and intimidating hits for the Oakland Raiders in the 1970s. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)
Former Ohio State player(s) in the game
Leonard Willis | Minnesota Vikings
Jim Marshall | Minnesota Vikings
Jack Tatum | Oakland Raiders
Morris Bradshaw | Oakland Raiders
Neal Colzie | Oakland Raiders
Game Score
Oakland Raiders 32, Minnesota Vikings 14
Super Bowl XII – Dallas Cowboys vs. Denver Broncos
Denver players John Grant (63), John Rizzo (59), and Randy Gradishar (53) watch Super Bowl XII from the sideline in New Orleans on Jan. 16, 1978. (AP Photo)
Former Ohio State player(s) in the game
Randy Gradishar | Denver Broncos
Game Score
Dallas Cowboys 27, Denver Broncos 10
Super Bowl XIV – Los Angeles Rams vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
Jan 20, 1980; Pasadena, CA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Bennie Cunningham (89) in action against Los Angeles Rams defenders Bob Brudzinski (59), Dave Elmendorf (42), and Jack Youngblood (53) during Super Bowl XIV at the Rose Bowl. The Steelers defeated the Rams 31-19. Credit: Manny Rubio-USA TODAY Sports
Former Ohio State player(s) in the game
Bob Brudzinski | Los Angeles Rams
Doug France | Los Angeles Rams
Game Score
Pittsburgh Steelers 31, Los Angeles Rams 19
Super Bowl XVI – Cincinnati Bengals vs. San Francisco 49ers
Jan 24, 1982; Pontiac, MI, USA; Cincinnati Bengals running back Archie Griffin (45) fumbles a kick-off from the San Francisco 49ers during Super Bowl XVI at the Pontiac Superdome. The 49ers defeated the Bengals 26-21. Credit: Manny Rubio-USA TODAY Sports
Former Ohio State player(s) in the game
Archie Griffin | Cincinnati Bengals
Ray Griffin | Cincinnati Bengals
Pete Johnson | Cincinnati Bengals
Game Score
San Francisco 49ers 26, Cincinnati Bengals 21
Super Bowl XVII – Miami Dolphins vs. Washington Redskins
Jan 30, 1983; Pasadena, CA, USA; Miami Dolphins punter Tom Orosz (3) attempts a punt against the Washington Redskins during Super Bowl XVII at the Rose Bowl. The Redskins defeated the Dolphins 27-17. Credit: Manny Rubio-USA TODAY Sports
Former Ohio State player(s) in the game
Bob Brudzinski | Miami Dolphins
Tom Orosz | Miami Dolphins
Game Score
Washington Redskins 27, Miami Dolphins 17
Super Bowl XIX – Miami Dolphins vs. San Francisco 49ers
Jan 20, 1985; Stanford, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers receiver Russ Francis (81) tackled by Miami Dolphins linebacker Bob Brudzinski (59) and Don McNeal (28) during Super Bowl XIX at Stanford Stadium. The 49ers defeated the Dolphins 38-16. Credit: Manny Rubio-USA TODAY Sports
Former Ohio State player(s) in the game
Bob Brudzinski | Miami Dolphins
John Frank | San Francisco 49ers
Game Score
San Francisco 49ers 38, Miami Dolphins 16
Super Bowl XX – Chicago Bears vs. New England Patriots
Jan 26, 1986; New Orleans, LA, USA; Chicago Bears linebacker Mike Singletary (50) looks at the loose ball after Shaun Gayle (23) stripped it from New England Patriots tight end Derrick Ramsey (88) during Super Bowl XX at the Superdome. The Bears defeated the Patriots 46-10. Credit: Manny Rubio-USA TODAY Sports
Former Ohio State player(s) in the game
Mike Tomczak | Chicago Bears
Shaun Gayle | Chicago Bears
Game Score
Chicago Bears 46, New England Patriots 10
Super Bowl XXI – Denver Broncos vs. New York Giants
Jan 25, 1987; Pasadena, CA, USA; New York Giants linebacker Pepper Johnson (52) celebrates after defeating the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXI at the Rose Bowl. The Giants defeated the Broncos 39-20. Credit: Manny Rubio-USA TODAY Sports
Former Ohio State player(s) in the game
Pepper Johnson | New York Giants
William Roberts | New York Giants
Game Score
New York Giants 39, Denver Broncos 20
Super Bowl XXIII – Cincinnati Bengals vs. San Francisco 49ers
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