Super Bowl LIV To Have Numerous Pittsburgh Connections

PITTSBURGH, PA - The Steelers didn't even sniff the playoffs this past season, but that doesn't mean there aren't any Pittsburgh ties to Super Bowl LIV, which will feature the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers on Feb. 2.

Locals will recognize a number of names during the game who are either from Pittsburgh or played for either the Steelers, the University of Pittsburgh or Penn State (which has more than 50,000 alumni in southwestern Pennsylvania, according to the university's alumni association).

Here's a look at the connections on both teams.

Kansas City Chiefs

• Lesean McCoy, running back: Rushed for 2,816 yards at Pitt in 2007-08 before leaving early to turn pro. Played for the Philadelphia Eagles and Buffalo Bills before joining the Chiefs this season.

• Steffen Wisnewski, guard: Graduated from Pittsburgh's Central Catholic High School and played for Penn State.

• Jordan Lucas, safety: Played for Penn State.

San Francisco 49ers

• Emmanuel Sanders, wide receiver: A third-round draft pick of the Steelers in 2010, Sanders scored 11 touchdowns for the team from 21010-2013. He signed with Denver for the 2014 season and was a Bronco until being traded to the 49ers earlier this season.

• K'Waun Williams, cornerback: Played for Pitt.

• Kevin Givens, defensive tackle: Played for Penn State.

• Anthony Zettel, defensive end: Played for Penn State.

• Robbie Gould, kicker: Played for Penn State.