GLENDALE, Ariz. – Former Rutgers football standouts Michael Burton and Isiah Pacheco are Super Bowl LVII Champions after helping Kansas City to a 38-35 victory over Philadelphia on Sunday night at State Farm Stadium. Burton and Pacheco become the 17th and 18th Scarlet Knights in program history to win a Super Bowl.
It marks the second consecutive year a former Rutgers football player has won a Super Bowl ring after Sebastian Joseph-Day helped the Los Angeles Rams to a win over Cincinnati in Super Bowl LVI.
Pacheco finished with a game-high 76 rushing yards and a touchdown, becoming the first Scarlet Knight to score in a Super Bowl since L.J. Smith hauled in a touchdown reception for the Eagles in Super Bowl XXXIX. Pacheco averaged 5.1 yards per carry, including a long of 24 yards in the first quarter.
Burton played extensively on special teams and registered a tackle on kickoff coverage. The fullback also appeared in the backfield with Pacheco in the fourth quarter, helping Pacheco spring free for a 10-yard run to pick up a first down and help the Chiefs continue their game-winning scoring drive.
In total, 18 Scarlet Knights have combined for 25 Super Bowl rings.
Scarlet Knights to Win a Super Bowl
(25 Rings by 18 Players)
| Name |
Team |
Super Bowl |
Years at Rutgers |
| Michael Burton |
Kansas City Chiefs |
LVII |
2011-14 |
| Isiah Pacheco |
Kansas City Chiefs |
LVII |
2018-21 |
| Sebastian Joseph-Day |
Los Angeles Ram |
LVI |
2013-17 |
| Duron Harmon |
New England Patriots |
LIII |
2009-12 |
| Devin McCourty |
New England Patriots |
LIII |
2005-09 |
| Jason McCourty |
New England Patriots |
LIII |
2005-08 |
| Duron Harmon |
New England Patriots |
LI |
2009-12 |
| Devin McCourty |
New England Patriots |
LI |
2005-09 |
| Logan Ryan |
New England Patriots |
LI |
2010-12 |
| Jonathan Freeny |
New England Patriots |
LI |
2008-11 |
| Duron Harmon |
New England Patriots |
XLIX |
2009-12 |
| Devin McCourty |
New England Patriots |
XLIX |
2005-09 |
| Logan Ryan |
New England Patriots |
XLIX |
2010-12 |
| Tim Wright |
New England Patriots |
XLIX |
2009-12 |
| Ray Rice |
Baltimore Ravens |
XLVII |
2005-07 |
| Alex Silvestro |
Baltimore Ravens |
XLVII |
2007-10 |
| Brandon Bing |
New York Giants |
XLVI |
2007-10 |
| Darnell Stapleton |
Pittsburgh Steelers |
XLIII |
2005-06 |
| Shaun O'Hara |
New York Giants |
XLII |
1997-99 |
| Gary Brackett |
Indianapolis Colts |
XLI |
1999-02 |
| Harry Swayne |
Baltimore Ravens |
XXXV |
1983-86 |
| Harry Swayne |
Denver Broncos |
XXXIII |
1983-86 |
| Harry Swayne |
Denver Broncos |
XXXII |
1983-86 |
| James Jenkins |
Washington |
XXVI |
1987-90 |
| Bill Pickel |
Los Angeles Raiders |
XVIII |
1979-82 |
