In addition to former Gophers Antoine Winfield Jr. and Tyler Johnson, several other players and coaches in Super Bowl LV have Minnesota ties.
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QB Patrick Mahomes Jr.: The son of former Twins pitcher Patrick Mahomes Sr.
WR Tajae Sharpe: Former Vikings receiver is on the Chiefs' practice squad.
LB Damien Wilson: Played for the Gophers in 2013 and 2014.
Eric Bieniemy: The Kansas City offensive coordinator is a former Vikings assistant.
Brendan Daly: The Chiefs run game coordinator/defensive line coach, a former Vikings assistant, is making his fifth consecutive Super Bowl appearance with the Patriots and Chiefs.
Greg Lewis: The receivers coach is a former Vikings receiver.