Jake Bobo’s Super Bowl Surge: From Duke to the Biggest Stage in Football
DURHAM, N.C. - Jake Bobo’s NFL journey is about to hit its biggest moment yet. The former Duke wide receiver is headed to his first Super Bowl, and he’s doing it as part of a Seattle Seahawks squad that’s just one win away from hoisting the Lombardi Trophy for the second time in franchise history.
Seattle is set to face off against the New England Patriots this Sunday in Santa Clara, California. Kickoff is at 6:30 p.m. ET on NBC, and while plenty of eyes will be on the stars, Bobo has quietly become one of the postseason’s surprise contributors.
Let’s rewind for a second: Bobo’s regular season stats were modest - two catches for 20 yards. That’s the kind of line that might get overlooked in a crowded wide receiver room.
But when the lights got brighter in the playoffs, Bobo stepped up. He’s already hauled in two catches for 33 yards and a touchdown this postseason, making him one of just 18 players in the NFC to find the end zone during this playoff run.
That touchdown? It wasn’t just a stat-padding grab.
It was a momentum-shifter - a reminder that in the postseason, it’s not always the usual suspects who make the difference. Bobo’s size, hands, and route-running have given Seattle another wrinkle in their offense, and he’s taking full advantage of every opportunity.
This Super Bowl appearance also continues a remarkable trend for Duke football. With Bobo suiting up, the Blue Devils will have a representative in the Super Bowl for the fourth straight year - and six of the last seven.
That’s not a coincidence. It’s a testament to the program’s growing footprint in the NFL.
Recent years have seen names like tight end Noah Gray, who’s made three straight Super Bowl appearances (LVII, LVIII, and LIX), and defensive back Ross Cockrell, who played in Super Bowl LV. Offensive lineman Laken Tomlinson and tight end Daniel Helm both reached Super Bowl LIV, while Cooper Helfet was part of the Seahawks’ Super Bowl XLVIII and XLIX teams, splitting those two title games.
Now, it’s Bobo’s turn to carry the Duke banner on football’s biggest stage.
For Seattle, having a guy like Bobo step up in the postseason is exactly the kind of depth you need to make a deep run. For Duke, it’s another example of how their players are not just making it to the NFL - they’re making an impact when it matters most.
Sunday night, Jake Bobo will line up under the bright lights of the Super Bowl. And whether he’s targeted once or ten times, he’s already proven he belongs.