Crawshaw punts against the Chargers in Week 18
Gators in the NFL: Championship Sunday
Tuesday, January 27, 2026 | Football
After winning the NFC Championship, one rookie Gator is headed to Super Bowl LX.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – One rookie Gator is heading to Super Bowl LX from the NFC, while his fellow rookie played a large role in special teams during the AFC Championship.
Each week of the 2025-26 season, FloridaGators.com will cover all of the best moments from the NFL stars who made a name for themselves in Gainesville.
Special Teams
Jeremy Crawshaw – P – Denver Broncos
Need special teams in a blizzard? Crawshaw delivered on the biggest stage, punting at an elite level while averaging 51.5 yards per punt and pinning the Patriots inside their own 15-yard line on three separate occasions.
In the second half, the PFWA All-Rookie Team punter played through blizzard-like conditions to consistently flip the field, giving his team a chance to mount a potential comeback in a defensive AFC Championship battle.
Gators going to the Super Bowl
* Denotes a member of the practice squad
Super Bowl Preview
Ja'Markis Weston – LB– Seattle Seahawks
Ja'Markis Weston adds to Florida's streak of excellence, marking the 24th consecutive season a Gator will appear in the Super Bowl. With his run on the Seahawks, Weston will have the opportunity to become the eighth Gator alumni to win a Super Bowl in his first NFL season, joining the ranks of Guss Scott (2005), Dallas Baker (2009), Justin Trattou (2012), Deonte Thompson (2013), Dominique Easley (2015), Max Garcia (2016) and Duke Dawson (2019).
For a complete list of Gators on Conference Championship Sunday, see below.
Denver Broncos (NE 10-7 DEN)
16 – Jeremy Crawshaw – P – Rookie (6 Punts, 309 Yards, 3 IN20, Long of 60)
Los Angeles Rams (LAR 27-31 SEA)
72 – D.J. Humphries – OL – 11 years
Seattle Seahawks (LAR 27-31 SEA)
46 – Ja'Markis Weston* – LB – Rookie (Practice Squad)
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Each week of the 2025-26 season, FloridaGators.com will cover all of the best moments from the NFL stars who made a name for themselves in Gainesville.
Special Teams
Jeremy Crawshaw – P – Denver Broncos
Need special teams in a blizzard? Crawshaw delivered on the biggest stage, punting at an elite level while averaging 51.5 yards per punt and pinning the Patriots inside their own 15-yard line on three separate occasions.
In the second half, the PFWA All-Rookie Team punter played through blizzard-like conditions to consistently flip the field, giving his team a chance to mount a potential comeback in a defensive AFC Championship battle.
Special teams in the snow ⛄️
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Gators going to the Super Bowl
| Player | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Ja'Markis Weston* | Seattle Seahawks | LB |
Super Bowl Preview
Ja'Markis Weston – LB– Seattle Seahawks
Ja'Markis Weston adds to Florida's streak of excellence, marking the 24th consecutive season a Gator will appear in the Super Bowl. With his run on the Seahawks, Weston will have the opportunity to become the eighth Gator alumni to win a Super Bowl in his first NFL season, joining the ranks of Guss Scott (2005), Dallas Baker (2009), Justin Trattou (2012), Deonte Thompson (2013), Dominique Easley (2015), Max Garcia (2016) and Duke Dawson (2019).
For a complete list of Gators on Conference Championship Sunday, see below.
Denver Broncos (NE 10-7 DEN)
16 – Jeremy Crawshaw – P – Rookie (6 Punts, 309 Yards, 3 IN20, Long of 60)
Los Angeles Rams (LAR 27-31 SEA)
72 – D.J. Humphries – OL – 11 years
Seattle Seahawks (LAR 27-31 SEA)
46 – Ja'Markis Weston* – LB – Rookie (Practice Squad)
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Join the Conversation: #GoGators
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