Three North Texans Now Super Bowl Winners

Three North Texas natives made history Sunday when they helped the Eagles bring home the Vince Lombardi Trophy in Super Bowl LII as Philadelphia beat the New England Patriots 41-33. The teammates hail from Frisco, DeSoto and Haltom City.

Nick Foles, an Austin native, was named Super Bowl MVP for his role as the Eagles' starting quarterback. Foles threw for 373 yards and three touchdowns in Sunday's game.

Jay Ajayi — Runningback — Frisco Liberty

• Rushing attempts: 9
• Total Rushing yards: 57
• Average yards per carry: 6.3
• Longest Run: 26

"It's rare to be in positions like this, coming from London, getting to the States and being a Super Bowl champion. It's rare." - Yahoo! Sports

Jalen Mills — Cornerback — DeSoto

Combined tackles: 9

Total tackles: 6

Assisted tackles: 3

Passes defended: 2

"I'm numb right now. I have no feeling in my body. It's amazing." - The Advocate

Halapoulivaati Vaitai — Starting Left Tackle — Haltom City

Texas Christian University alumnus Vaitai has acted as starting left tackle since Jason Peters was injured in week seven of the 2017 season.

“It’s a crazy journey I have been on,” Vaitai told the Fort Worth Star Telegram. “I was fortunate enough to get a scholarship to TCU. I didn’t think I would make it to the NFL. I went because TCU has a great education. I tried to take advantage of that. I got my opportunity and they said you can do this. And now I’m here.”

Lead Image: NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson pose with trophy during a news conference after the NFL Super Bowl 52 football game Monday, Feb. 5, 2018, Bloomington, Minn. The Eagles won 41-33. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)