Three former Miami Hurricanes are headed to the biggest stage in football - and no matter how Super Bowl LX shakes out, the 'U' is guaranteed to walk away with some hardware.
Defensive tackle Leonard Taylor and kicker Andres Borregales will suit up for the New England Patriots, while tight end Elijah Arroyo is making the trip with the Seattle Seahawks. It’s a proud moment for Miami football, watching three of its own play for a title - and all in meaningful roles.
Let’s start with Leonard Taylor, who’s had a winding road to this moment but is now making impact plays when it matters most. The former Hurricane has appeared in 19 NFL games between stints with the New York Jets and Patriots, racking up 35 tackles (15 solo), 1.5 sacks, and a pair of pass deflections.
But it’s his latest highlight that’s turning heads - a blocked field goal in the AFC Championship Game that helped seal the Patriots’ trip to the Super Bowl. That’s the kind of play that doesn’t just show up on a stat sheet - it shifts momentum, defines seasons, and cements reputations.
Taylor's college résumé at Miami showed flashes of that disruptive potential. Over three seasons, he totaled 54 tackles, 6 sacks, and even snagged an interception. He was a force in the trenches, and now he’s bringing that same energy to the NFL’s biggest stage.
On special teams, Andres Borregales has been as reliable as they come. In 17 NFL games, he’s hit 27 of 32 field goal attempts - a strong 84.4% conversion rate - and nailed 53 of 55 extra points.
His season-long? A booming 59-yarder that reminded everyone he’s got both the leg strength and the poise under pressure.
Borregales was a scoring machine at Miami, where he racked up 405 career points. He drilled 74 of 86 field goals and missed just one extra point in 184 tries. Whether it’s a chip shot or a long-range bomb, he’s been steady - and that consistency is exactly what teams crave in the postseason.
Then there’s Elijah Arroyo, the lone Hurricane on Seattle’s roster, who’s carving out a role in a loaded Seahawks offense. As a rookie, he’s posted 15 catches for 179 yards and a touchdown - solid production for a young tight end adjusting to the pro game.
At Miami, Arroyo was a red-zone weapon when healthy, finishing with 46 receptions for 753 yards and eight touchdowns. Injuries may have slowed his college career, but his ability to create mismatches against linebackers and safeties was never in question.
Now, he’s getting a chance to shine on the biggest stage of all.
The Seahawks head into Super Bowl LX as 4.5-point favorites over the Patriots, with the total set at 45.5, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. But beyond the betting lines, this game is a celebration of three Miami products who’ve taken different paths to arrive at the same destination - one win away from a championship.
For Taylor, Borregales, and Arroyo, it’s more than just a game. It’s the culmination of years of work, setbacks, and growth - and a chance to etch their names into football history.