7 Players In Super Bowl LX Who Are Bold In Their Christian Faith
Super Bowl LX is more than touchdowns and TV ratings; it’s a spotlight on men who carry a clear, public faith in Jesus into the biggest game of the year. These players don’t separate Sunday from Sunday—they bring a biblical conviction to locker rooms and living rooms alike. What follows is a look at seven athletes who make their faith as visible as their highlights.
Why Their Faith Matters
At this level, platform equals influence, and these players use it to point to something greater than fame. Their testimonies are unapologetic and rooted in Scripture, shaped by a desire to glorify God, not just chase stats. That posture changes how they play, how they lead, and how they answer pressure.
Seven Players To Watch
Drake Maye (quarterback, New England) burst onto the scene with efficiency and poise, and he has been open that his platform is part of his calling. He connects his on-field passion to a deeper purpose that directs his life beyond football.
“I think the biggest thing is using my platform to spread the Word and spread the Good News,” he told WEEI in Boston. “That’s one of the biggest things that I’ve tried to work on in my career, is using my platform to inspire young kids or inspire even older people that may not be into their faith as much. Just to know that it’s out there for everybody.
“One of the biggest things in my life that I’ve learned is that there’s purpose and there’s passion. My passion is football, and my purpose is [being] a believer and being strong in my faith.”
Ernest Jones IV (linebacker, Seattle) anchors a defense with physical play and public testimony, and he’s made his faith part of pivotal moments. His locker-room words after a breakout game went viral because they rang with raw confession and hope.
“I’ve been through a lot this year, but earlier this week – I told a couple of guys – I found myself feeling stuck, and I found myself feeling like I was missing something, and what I was missing was God,” Jones told his teammates following a game during which he was given a game ball for two interceptions. “I got back on my knees. I started back praying – and just look at what we got. It’s bigger than this interception. It’s bigger than that. I got my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, back, and I’m with my boys.”
TreVeyon Henderson (running back, New England) arrived as a rookie and quickly became a difference maker, but he says his identity is anchored in Christ, not yards gained. His story is a steady reminder that athletic success is secondary to spiritual belonging.
“I didn’t know who I was outside of football, but when I met Jesus, He showed me who I am,” Henderson told the Sports Spectrum Podcast. “He showed me who I belong to, and that’s God the Father, and that’s Him. So, I’m just so thankful that He gave me an identity and He gave me a purpose to start living my life for Him, start living my life for the Kingdom, and not for this world. Not for football, not for money, not for women. These things will one day perish, but the Lord, the Kingdom, the salvation that He has promised us is forever.”
Jaxon Smith-Njigba (wide receiver, Seattle) led the league in receiving yards and often points beyond his own talent to a firm spiritual foundation. He credits that foundation with helping him steward pressure and praise the right way.
“Growing up, being a follower of Christ is big,” he told KING 5 News. “Just having that foundation means everything. Leaning on Him, giving Him all my worries and just Him handling it, it’s the best feeling in the world.”
“I just want to give all the glory to God,” he told Fox Sports. “Without Him, I’m nothing. Just what He has had on this team and this city and myself, I just want to give Him all the glory. It’s an honor to be here in Seattle. It’s an honor to lace ’em up with these guys.”
Hunter Henry (tight end, New England) brings veteran reliability and a simple mission statement: use ability to worship. His public remarks are short on jargon and long on purpose—playing for God’s glory every time he steps on the field.
“I’m out there to glorify God,” Henry told the Sports Spectrum Podcast in 2022. “He gave me these abilities, and this is a way for me to go out there and worship Him. I always say I apply it to everything, but really on the football field, I’m out there playing for one reason, and that’s the Creator that gave me these abilities.”
Cooper Kupp (wide receiver, Seattle) has spoken often about gratitude, humility, and the temporary nature of sport, folding faith language into his reflections with family and teammates in mind. He frames success as stewardship and prays daily for the right perspective.
“God is good. On the mountains and in the valleys, He has been with us every step of the way,” he said in 2022 of his wife, Anna Marie, and their children. “While we have been afforded the privilege to play such an amazing game, it is with humility we know each moment here is intentional, albeit temporary. We pray each day to be a light in this world, filled and guided by His spirit, and to make the most of every day according to His will. For His Glory!”
Josh Dobbs (quarterback, New England) is a depth piece whose testimony is never a sideline show; it’s the lens through which he lives. Even as a backup, his faith readiness is a reminder that preparation and prayer go hand in hand.
“My personal relationship with Jesus Christ means everything to me,” he previously said. “Everything that I am or ever hope to be, I owe to God and my parents. I try to live my life in a way that it glorifies God in everything I do. I was raised in a Christian home, where my parents grounded me in principles that help me deal with the demands of life. I believe in the power of prayer. Whether a situation is good or bad, I am guided by my faith.”