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Super Bowl 2018: North Texans On The Rosters

Here's a look at the North Texas natives playing in the 2018 Super Bowl. Who will you be rooting for?

When you flick on your television and settle down with snacks and friends on Super Bowl Sunday, you know you're in for a good time. What you might not know, however, is that you'll be watching a number of North Texas natives battling it out for the Vince Lombardi Trophy.

Rosters for the Eagles and the Patriots each boast locals from North Texas towns like Plano and Hebron. Check out the North Texas Super Bowl competitors below:

Philadelphia Eagles:

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  • Jay Ajayi — Runningback — Frisco Liberty
  • Nick Foles — Quarterback — Westlake
  • Jalen Mills — Cornerback — DeSoto
  • Halapoulivaati Vaitai — Tackle — Haltom City

New England Patriots:

  • Rex Burkhead — Runningback — Plano
  • Adam Butler — Defensive Tackle — Duncanville
  • Deatrich Wise — Defensive End — Hebron

Lead image: Courtesy of the NFL, used with permission

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