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All eyes will be on Super Bowl LX on Sunday, with the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks facing off after each won their respective conference championship games last month.<\/p>\n

Both teams have multiple players who publicly embrace their Christian faith and have not hesitated to praise Jesus on and off the field.<\/p>\n

The following pages highlight six Christians who will be suiting up to play in Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California.<\/p>\n

1. TreVeyon Henderson<\/h2>\n

Patriots rookie running back TreVeyon Henderson, a former Ohio State University standout, identifies himself as a \u201cFollower of Jesus Christ\u201d in the biography of his\u00a0X account<\/a>\u00a0and insists that \u201cJesus Christ saved my life.\u201d<\/p>\n

The\u00a0cover photo<\/a>\u00a0on his X account declares \u201cI am nothing without God,\u201d while the\u00a0pinned post<\/a>\u00a0on the social media profile from July 2024 characterizes the athlete as \u201cliving proof of what the mercy of God can do.\u201d<\/p>\n

Henderson, who rushed for over 900 yards and nine touchdowns in the 2025 regular season, maintained that he would \u201cstill be lost\u201d because of \u201call the things I\u2019ve done and the choices made that I regret.”<\/p>\n

\u201cJesus took the old me and he made it new, that\u2019s what the mercy of God can do,” Henderson wrote.<\/p>\n

He shared the Bible verse\u00a0Ephesians 2:4-5<\/a>, which states, \u201cGod is so rich in mercy, and he loved us so much, that even though we were dead because of our sins, he gave us life when he raised Christ from the dead. It is only by God\u2019s grace that you have been saved!\u201d<\/p>\n

Henderson shared the scripture passage\u00a0Matthew 16:24-26<\/a>\u00a0in a\u00a0message<\/a>\u00a0posted to X on Dec. 30. The Bible verse states: \u201cThen Jesus said to His disciples, \u2018If anyone desires to come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me. For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it. For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul?\u201d<\/p>\n

In a\u00a0Christmas message<\/a>, Henderson described Jesus as \u201cthe greatest gift\u201d before sharing the Bible passage\u00a0John 3:16-17<\/a>: \u201cFor God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God did not send His son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved.\u201d<\/p>\n

As NFL players participated in the #MyCauseMyCleats initiative that allowed athletes to wear cleats highlighting a charitable cause, Henderson elected to raise awareness for Global Christian Relief, which monitors the persecution of Christians worldwide.<\/p>\n

Images<\/a>\u00a0of the custom cleats, shared by Global Christian Relief, showed how one shoe had the name of the charity on the front and a map documenting countries where Christians face the worst persecution on the side.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, the other shoe had the words \u201cpray for persecuted Christians\u201d on the side as well as silhouettes of people praying alongside crosses. One of the shoes had the phrase \u201cfaith endures\u201d on the back, while the other cleat featured the Bible verse\u00a0Matthew 5:10<\/a>: \u201cBlessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.\u201d<\/p>\n

2. Drake Maye<\/h2>\n

Patriots quarterback Drake Maye, who completed his second full season by passing for over 4,300 yards and 31 touchdowns, lists \u201cJesus\u201d in his\u00a0Instagram biography<\/a>, along with an emoji of a cross.<\/p>\n

At a\u00a0press conference<\/a>\u00a0on Monday, Maye responded to a question asking him, \u201cIf you win the Super Bowl, what do you think the first thing you will do is after you win?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI think just be thankful to the Good Lord,\u201d the athlete replied. \u201cThat\u2019s the first thing I should do. I hope to keep it the same on Sunday.\u201d<\/p>\n

Maye identified his Christian faith as his \u201cpurpose,\u201d explaining to reporters that it is \u201cbigger than football.\u201d<\/p>\n

After the Patriots secured a spot in Super Bowl LX, Maye\u00a0reacted<\/a>\u00a0to his team\u2019s advancement by telling a reporter \u201cI thank the Good Lord.\u201d<\/p>\n

In a\u00a02023 statement<\/a>\u00a0posted to X announcing his intention to participate in the NFL Draft, Maye thanked \u201cthe Good Lord for the ways in which he continues to bless my life.\u201d<\/p>\n

3. Stefon Diggs<\/h2>\n

Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs, whose NFL career dates back a decade and includes stints with the Minnesota Vikings and Houston Texans, has been outspoken about his Christian faith over the years.<\/p>\n

In\u00a02018<\/a>, as a star for the Vikings, Diggs credited divine intervention with helping him pull off what has been dubbed the \u201cMinneapolis Miracle,\u201d which enabled the team to come from behind to secure an extremely narrow victory in an NFC divisional playoff game against the New Orleans Saints.<\/p>\n

\u201cI ran the route, my QB gave me a great throw. God took care of the rest,\u201d Diggs, who was a standout at the University of Maryland after graduating from Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic high school in Olney, Maryland, insisted in a postgame interview with ESPN.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf you watch the play, a guy ran into another guy. I give all the glory to God. I give Him the praise on this praise Sunday.\u201d<\/p>\n

4. Jaxon Smith-Njigba<\/h2>\n

Seahawks star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who broke out this season, recording over 1,700 receiving yards on his way to a first-team All-Pro selection, includes the words \u201cFollower of Christ\u201d in the biography on his\u00a0X profile<\/a>. The\u00a0pinned post<\/a>\u00a0on the social media platform states, \u201cI\u2019m a Seahawk! Thank you Jesus!\u201d<\/p>\n

Smith-Njigba reacted to his team\u2019s advancement to the Super Bowl in a\u00a0postgame interview<\/a>\u00a0after defeating the Los Angeles Rams on Jan. 25.<\/p>\n

\u201cI just want to give all glory to God,\u201d he proclaimed. \u201cWithout Him \u2026 I\u2019m nothing.\u201d<\/p>\n

Giving thanks to the Lord for \u201cwhat He has had on this team and in this city and myself,\u201d Smith-Njigba reiterated, \u201cI just want to give Him all the glory.\u201d<\/p>\n

During a postgame press conference, Smith-Njigba again stressed that \u201cI want to give all glory to God.”<\/p>\n

\u201cWin or lose, draw, I wouldn\u2019t be here without Him,” he said.<\/p>\n

5. Ernest Jones<\/h2>\n

In a video posted to the team\u2019s X account on Nov. 30, Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones proclaimed his Christian faith in a postgame locker room speech. Discussing how he had \u201cbeen through a lot this year\u201d and found himself \u201cfeeling stuck,\u201d Jones informed his teammates \u201cI found myself feeling like I was missing something, and what I was missing was God.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI got back on my knees, I started back praying,\u201d he recalled. After expressing confidence that his newfound embrace of Christianity played a role in the team\u2019s athletic success, Jones commented: \u201cJust look at what we got, man. Look at what\u2019s real.\u201d<\/p>\n

After his teammates erupted into applause, Jones added: \u201cIt\u2019s bigger than this interception. I got my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ back, and I\u2019m with my boys.\u201d<\/p>\n

Jones provided additional details about his Christian faith at a postgame press conference. Pointing to the gold cross he was wearing around his neck, Jones told reporters \u201cI wear this cross around my neck, but I haven\u2019t really \u2026 been living like it.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI took this time this week and just \u2026 gave my life back to my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ,\u201d he explained. While Jones thanked God for \u201cwhat He did for me on the football field,\u201d the athlete clarified \u201cthe biggest thing for me is like I got that piece that I was missing and it\u2019s going to help me.\u201d Jones identified the missing piece as \u201cJesus Christ, my Lord.\u201d<\/p>\n

In response to a question inquiring \u201cWhat was it about this week that reconnected\u201d him to his Christian faith, Jones replied: \u201cI\u2019m always wanting to try to get better, try to do something to get better. And I felt like it was the conviction.\u201d<\/p>\n

Jones acknowledged to reporters that he was \u201cmissing\u201d his faith, detailing how he has a desire to \u201cbe the person that I am” and \u201cwho He put me on this Earth to be.\u201d He indicated to reporters that although he saw \u201cthis football stuff\u201d as \u201ccool,\u201d he did not view it as the most important aspect of his life.<\/p>\n

\u201cAt the end of the day, when we leave this Earth \u2026 what type of person were you? Can people count on you? Can people trust you? And did you \u2026 stand by your word?\u201d he asked after outlining his belief that \u201cthe person matters.\u201d<\/p>\n

Jones\u2019 remarks about character followed a question from a reporter asking him \u201cHow important is it for you to set the example, not just talk about it, but set the example as a leader on this team?\u201d The athlete assured the reporter \u201cThat\u2019s everything to me,\u201d adding \u201cIt\u2019s what I\u2019m teaching my son.\u201d<\/p>\n

Although Jones did not elaborate on what he had \u201cbeen through\u201d in 2025 during his locker room speech, the pinned post on his X profile contains a tribute to his late father, who died earlier in the year: \u201cI miss you more than words can say \u2014 and I know that won\u2019t ever change. You gave it everything you had, but God was ready to bring his guy home. Give me some time, man. \u2026 I\u2019m hurting. Get your rest, my guy.\u201d<\/p>\n

6. Cooper Kupp<\/h2>\n

Cooper Kupp, who currently plays for the Seahawks as a wide receiver, has repeatedly acknowledged his Christian faith throughout his NFL career, most of which was spent with the Los Angeles Rams.<\/p>\n

In\u00a02022<\/a>, Kupp spoke after the Rams won Super Bowl LVI, declaring, \u201cGod is so good.\u201d<\/p>\n

Kupp also detailed that, after hearing directly from God following his team\u2019s loss in Super Bowl LIII three years earlier, he was told the Rams would win the Super Bowl.<\/p>\n

\u201cFrom the moment this postseason started, there was just a belief every game that it was written already,\u201d Kupp said. \u201cIt was written already, and I just got to play free knowing that I got to play from victory, not for victory. I got to play in a place where I was validated, not from anything that happened on the field but because of my worth in God and my Father.\u201d<\/p>\n

In an\u00a0interview<\/a>\u00a0with the Christian Broadcasting Network nearly a decade ago, Kupp said that \u201cGod created me to play this game.”<\/p>\n

“That is where my fuel comes from,” he explained. “Everything I do is to glorify God, and I\u2019m playing for nothing but Him. When I step on the field, I can feel His pleasure.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m walking this path just like so many of my Christian brothers and sisters are. And I strive for my relationship with Christ to become closer every day, and there are battles every day. But to know God\u2019s grace is plentiful as it is sufficient is going to fill that. And I\u2019ve experienced it throughout my entire life,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

This article was written by Ryan Foley and originally appeared on The Christian Post<\/a>. <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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