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Former FSU Football Defensive Lineman Wins Third Super Bowl With The Kansas City Chiefs

The former Seminole was unable to participate but still is eligible for his third ring.

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Former Florida State football defensive lineman Derrick Nnadi has won his third Super Bowl with the Kansas City Chiefs. They triumphed over the San Francisco 49ers in overtime by a score of 25-22.

Nnadi did not play as he was listed on the injured reserve (triceps). However, throughout 17 games in the 2023 season, the defensive lineman recorded 30 total tackles, one sack, and one tackle for loss. He was drafted by the Chiefs in the third round in 2018.

In Super Bowl LIV (2019 season), the former FSU standout accounted for four combined tackles, three solo tackles, and one tackle for loss. The Chiefs defeated the 49ers by a score of 31-20.

In Super Bowl LV (2020 season), Nnadi combined for five tackles including one solo tackle and four assisted tackles. The Buccaneers crushed the injury-ridden Chiefs 31-9.

In last year’s big game (Super Bowl LVII), Nnadi played in 27% of the defensive snaps and 17% of the special teams snaps. The Chiefs won 38-35 over the Eagles.

Nnadi is now tied with J.T. Thomas for the most Super Bowl appearances among all Seminoles.

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During his time at Florida State, Nnadi played in 44 games. He recorded 75 solo tackles, 165 total tackles, 24.5 tackles for loss, and 12 sacks. He was a part of the 2014 team that won the ACC Championship and appeared in the first edition of the College Football Playoff (CFP).

In the 2014 postseason, Nnadi had two solo tackles, eight total tackles, and a fumble recovery. The Seminoles suffered their first loss of the season to the Oregon Ducks in the Rose Bowl (CFP Semifinal) by a score of 59-20.

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Jackson Bakich
JACKSON BAKICH

Born in Orlando but raised in Lake County, Florida, Jackson Bakich is currently a senior at Florida State University. Growing up in the Sunshine State, Bakich co-hosted the political talk radio show "Lake County Roundtable" (WLBE) and was a frequent guest for "Lake County Sports Show" (WQBQ). Currently, he is the Sports Editor of the FSView and host of "Tomahawk Talk" (WVFS), a sports talk radio program covering Florida State athletics in Tallahassee.

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