As Super Bowl LX approaches, LSU’s fingerprints are all over the rosters of the two teams left standing. Five former Tigers-each now a key contributor-will suit up for the biggest game of the 2025 NFL season, as the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks prepare to battle for the Lombardi Trophy.
Bayou Bengals in the Big Game
Let’s start with the Patriots, who are sending four LSU alums to the Super Bowl stage: offensive tackle Will Campbell, wide receiver Kayshon Boutte, and edge rushers K’Lavon Chaisson and Bradyn Swinson. On the other sideline, the Seahawks will counter with starting guard Anthony Bradford, a mainstay on their offensive line.
For New England, the road to the Super Bowl came through a gritty, old-school AFC Championship win in Denver-10-7 in near whiteout conditions. It wasn’t pretty, but it was effective.
The Patriots leaned heavily on their defense, especially in the second half, where the snow turned the game into a slugfest. After allowing a touchdown on the Broncos' opening drive, the defense slammed the door shut.
Chaisson chipped in with three tackles in that effort, continuing a breakout season that’s seen him tally a career-high 7.5 sacks and force two fumbles.
Chaisson’s not the only LSU product making noise in Foxborough. Kayshon Boutte, once considered a boom-or-bust receiver prospect, has found his rhythm in this Patriots offense.
His stat line in the AFC title game-one catch for six yards-doesn’t tell the full story. Over the 2025 season, Boutte has emerged as one of rookie quarterback Drake Maye’s favorite targets.
He’s hauled in 33 passes for 551 yards and six touchdowns, carving out a reliable role in a system that values precision and timing. And if you caught the Patriots' playoff win over Houston, you saw Boutte make one of the most jaw-dropping touchdown grabs of the postseason-snatching the ball away from former LSU teammate Derek Stingley Jr. in tight coverage.
That play wasn’t just a highlight-it was a statement.
Then there’s Will Campbell, the rookie left tackle who’s been thrown into the fire and held his own. Drafted in the top five, Campbell has started 13 regular season games and all three playoff contests despite missing time midseason with an MCL sprain.
While postseason play has exposed some areas for growth-hardly surprising for a rookie tackle-Campbell’s presence has been a stabilizing force for Maye’s blind side. You don’t get into the MVP conversation as a first-year quarterback without solid protection, and Campbell’s been a big part of that equation.
He’s got two weeks now to prep for a Seattle front that brings plenty of heat, but he’s shown he belongs on this stage.
Seattle’s Steady Force
On the NFC side, Anthony Bradford continues to be a rock on the Seahawks’ offensive line. Since being drafted in 2023, he’s started 38 of 42 games-a testament to his durability and consistency.
He’s had his ups and downs this season, but make no mistake: Bradford will be the starting right guard when Seattle takes the field for the Super Bowl. He’s helped anchor an offense that just put up 31 points against the Rams in the NFC Championship, punching their ticket to the big game.
LSU’s NFL Pipeline Still Running Strong
This Super Bowl matchup is another reminder of LSU’s continued impact on the NFL. The Patriots, in particular, have leaned heavily on former Tigers, and it’s paying off.
From a rookie left tackle to a revitalized wide receiver to a pass rusher finally hitting his stride, LSU talent is woven into the fabric of this Patriots team. And across the field, Bradford’s presence in the trenches for Seattle adds another layer to the Tigers’ Super Bowl legacy.
As the countdown to Super Bowl LX begins, keep an eye on the purple and gold threads running through both sidelines. These five former LSU stars aren’t just along for the ride-they’re helping drive their teams to football’s biggest stage.