You Already Know That This Year's Super Bowl Will Feature Two QB's From Texas But Did You Know They BOTH Came To Tyler, TX before As Nominees Of A Prestigious Award?

Well, once again this year's Super Bowl will be making history in a variety of ways thanks to the two starting Quarterbacks: Jalen Hurts of the Philadelphia Eagles and Patrick Mahomes of The Kansas City Chiefs.

But a few years ago while both were still in college, they came to Tyler at the same time for something special.

Back In 2016, Hurts & Mahomes Were Nominees For The Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award.

According to post shared from "Visit Tyler" from that year, the two future Super Bowl starters are seen with award's namesake Earl Campbell.

The Earl Campbell Award is given annually to the top offensive player in Division I football who was either Born in Texas, Graduated from a Texas high school; or Played at a Texas-based junior college or four-year college.

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This year's winner was Running back Ashton Jeanty Of Boise State who racked up over 2,600 rushing yards this season.

Back Then, Mahomes & Hurts Put Up Big Numbers For Their Schools.

Mahomes was in his junior year at Texas Tech while Hurts that year was in his freshman season at Alabama.

Both put up amazing numbers and while Mahomes went pro before Hurts (who transferred to Oklahoma later in his college career) both managed to be nominated for the Earl Campbell Award.

Now The Two Will Meet Again In New Orleans.

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The two met in the Super Bowl in 2023, when the Chiefs nipped the Eagles, 38-35. After two weeks of celebration, practice and rest, the teams will face each other at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans on Feb. 9. The Chiefs are currently favorites to 3-peat but no matter what a Texas boy will lead one of their teams to victory.

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