Six players with Mississippi ties are expected be on the Kansas City Chiefs' and Tampa Bay Buccaneers' rosters for the 2021 Super Bowl.
From the Chiefs' most dominant defender to important contributors for both teams, Mississippi is well represented in this year's championship. Here's a breakdown of the six Mississippians active in the big game.
Chiefs DT Chris Jones
An All-Pro defensive tackle from Houston, Mississippi who went to Mississippi State, Jones is one of the best players in the NFL, let alone on the Chiefs' defense. The fifth-year pro logged 7.5 sacks, three tackles for loss and 28 quarterback hits in 2020.