What to Watch For: Four Independence Bowl Alum to Play in Super Bowl LX

Milton Williams (Louisiana Tech #97) rushing the passer in the 2019 Independence Bowl.

SHREVEPORT, La. (Feb. 5, 2026) – Super Bowl LX kicks off this Sunday, February 8, and when the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks take the field at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., four Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl alumni will be entering the biggest stage in sports.

The Patriots have three former Independence Bowl players on their roster – center Garret Bradbury (NC State, 2016), defensive tackle Milton Williams (Louisiana Tech, 2019) and rookie safety Craig Woodson (California, 2023). The Seahawks have one Independence Bowl alumnus – wide receiver Jake Bobo (Duke, 2018).

Three of the four players will be making their first Super Bowl appearance. Williams is making his third Super Bowl appearance and his second straight. He played in the Super Bowl in both 2022 and 2024 as a member of the Philadelphia Eagles – winning the big one last year over the Kansas City Chiefs.

All three Patriots players are starters for the AFC Champions. Williams started all 12 games he played during the 2025-26 regular season, recording 29 total tackles, 3.5 sacks, eight tackles for loss (TFL) and eight quarterback hits. He also has two sacks, two TFL and four quarterback hits in three playoff starts this year. Bradbury has started all 20 regular and postseason games this season at center. Woodson, a fourth-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, started 15 of 17 regular-season games in his rookie campaign and has started all three playoff games. He posted 79 total tackles, four TFL, three pass deflections (PD) and two fumble recoveries (FR) in the regular season, along with 20 total tackles, one TFL, four PD and one interception in the postseason.

Bobo operates as a reserve receiver for the Seahawks, catching only two balls during the regular season. Still, he caught an important touchdown in the Seahawks victory over the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Championship.  He also caught a touchdown in the 2018 Independence Bowl as part of the record day from Duke quarterback Daniel Jones and the Blue Devils’ offense.

Fans can catch the four Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl alumni in Super Bowl LX at 5:30 p.m. CST on NBC this Sunday, February 8.

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ABOUT THE RADIANCE TECHNOLOGIES INDEPENDENCE BOWL™

Established in 1976, the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl™ is college football’s 11th most historic bowl game, with the 50th anniversary set for 2026. The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs defeated the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers, 23-14, in the 49th edition on December 30, 2025. Radiance Technologies is the bowl’s title sponsor through at least the 2027 Bowl Season. 

The Independence Bowl Foundation is prevalent in the Shreveport-Bossier City area throughout the year, hosting events to help enhance the economic impact and growth of our community. The Mission of the Independence Bowl is to attract and provide quality, nationally recognized football competition oriented to the Ark-La-Tex region. For more information, visit RadianceTechnologiesIndependenceBowl.com or follow the bowl on Facebook, X and Instagram at @IndyBowl.