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Three Gophers to Compete in Super Bowl LX
1/26/2026 11:37:00 AM | Football
Boye Mafe and Nick Kallerup will represent the Seahawks, while Jack Gibbens will play for the Patriots
Three former University of Minnesota football players will compete in Super Bowl LX on February 8 when the Seattle Seahawks face the New England Patriots in Santa Clara, Calif.
Former Gophers Boye Mafe and Nick Kallerup will represent the Seahawks, while Jack Gibbens will play for the Patriots.Â
Mafe played in in 42 career games for the Gophers from 2017-21. He made 87 tackles (59 solo) and totaled 19.5 tackles for loss and 15 sacks. Mafe also forced three fumbles and broke up three passes. Seattle drafted Mafe with the No. 40 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft.Â
Kallerup spent 2019-2024 playing for Minnesota where he appeared in 57 games, seeing action on offense and special teams. He ended his career with 14 receptions for 151 yards and one touchdown and provided tremendous blocking for Minnesota's offense.Â
Gibbens spent the 2021 season at Minnesota after transferring from Abilene Christian University. He started all 13 games he played in for Minnesota and led the team with 92 tackles and 56 solo tackles. Gibbens also notched 4.5 tackles for loss, broke up three passes and forced one fumble for the Maroon and Gold.Â
Former Gophers Boye Mafe and Nick Kallerup will represent the Seahawks, while Jack Gibbens will play for the Patriots.Â
Mafe played in in 42 career games for the Gophers from 2017-21. He made 87 tackles (59 solo) and totaled 19.5 tackles for loss and 15 sacks. Mafe also forced three fumbles and broke up three passes. Seattle drafted Mafe with the No. 40 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft.Â
Kallerup spent 2019-2024 playing for Minnesota where he appeared in 57 games, seeing action on offense and special teams. He ended his career with 14 receptions for 151 yards and one touchdown and provided tremendous blocking for Minnesota's offense.Â
Gibbens spent the 2021 season at Minnesota after transferring from Abilene Christian University. He started all 13 games he played in for Minnesota and led the team with 92 tackles and 56 solo tackles. Gibbens also notched 4.5 tackles for loss, broke up three passes and forced one fumble for the Maroon and Gold.Â
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