25 players who won a Super Bowl and national championship

From the jump, Hawk was a tackling machine at Ohio State. He won the national championship as a freshman, starting all 14 games. He went on to become Green Bay's all-time leader in tackles and served as a veteran stalwart for the Packers' Super Bowl XLV run. 

Before became an NFL legend in San Francisco with three Super Bowl MVPs to his credit, Montana was doing the same thing with Notre Dame. He began their championship season on the bench before taking over the job, leading the Irish to a slew of wins and ultimately knocking off Texas, 38-10. to capture the title in 1977. 

His mantle is unprecedented. The Hall of Fame dual-threat remains the only player to win every major award: the Heisman, a national championship, a Super Bowl, a Super Bowl MVP, and a regular-season MVP. When the lights were at their brightest, Allen rose to the occasion. He holds a Big Game record with 191 rushing yards and a pair of touchdowns in 1985. 

Winning was second-nature to Namath. He led Alabama to a perfect 10-0 season in 1964 en route to a national title. At the next level, Namath would become the first quarterback to ever throw for 4,000 yards, establishing a new precedent for future passers. Broadway Joe guaranteed a win as he led the New York Jets to victory in Super Bowl III. 

The only defensive player to win a Heisman, Woodson's 1997 season was one for the books. In addition to being the best player in the sport, he anchored a Michigan defense that won it all in 1997. More than a decade later, the nine-time Pro Bowler won his first Super Bowl in Green Bay, playing a key role on the grandest stage before suffering an injury just before halftime. 

Dorsett is simply a winner. The 1976 Heisman winner was unreal for Pittsburgh in its 12-0 season. He busted loose for 202 yards in the Sugar Bowl to upend Georgia and secure the title. The very next year, in his first season with the Raiders, all he did was win Rookie of the Year and score the first touchdown in Super Bowl XII as his squad knocked off Dallas. 

Another member of the legendary 2001 Miami Hurricanes title-winning team, Reed went on to be a star at the next level. His accolades include the 2004 Defensive Player of the Year, nine Pro Bowls, and the title of the NFL's all-time leader in interception return yards. The first-ballot Hall of Famer was instrumental in Baltimore's Super Bowl XLVII win as one of the anchors of the league's top defense. 

Whichever team he was on, Irvin was the heart and soul of the team. He was dominant in his college years, with his crowning moment coming in the form of the 1987 national title. That taste of victory was only further strengthened in the NFL as he went on to be a key piece of three Dallas championships. The Hall of Fame wide receiver racked up 87 postseason receptions in his career, lending credence to his big-game pedigree. 

His college title wasn't the most glamorous. Stabler was the backup at the time of Alabama's 1965 national championship, but it's a title nonetheless. The 1967 first-team All-American may not have officially led any of his Crimson Tide teams as a starter to victory, but he did achieve the pinnacle in Super Bowl XI with Oakland. The one-time league MVP was surgical in that game, going 12-for-19 with a touchdown pass. 

The 2019 LSU team featured a bevy of future NFL stars, including Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase. Yet, during that title run, Edwards-Helaire was arguably the engine of the team with more than 1,800 total yards. He quickly found a role in Kansas City as a starter and played an integral part in two Super Bowl wins. 

The 2021 Georgia Bulldogs defense put together one of the most dominant seasons in college history. Starring as the field general of that unit was Dean, who won the Butkus Award that season. After sliding in the NFL Draft, Dean found a home in Philadelphia and was a key cog during the 2024 Super Bowl run before suffering a knee injury in the Wild Card round. 

The 2005 Heisman winner was electric at USC and one of the biggest reasons for the Trojans' back-to-back titles in 2003 and 2004. That game-changing speed and elusiveness transitioned well at the next level. The Saints toppled Indianapolis in Super Bowl XLIV in a season that saw him score eight touchdowns.

As a tight end, Shockey led the vaunted 2001 Miami Hurricanes team in receptions, even scoring a touchdown in the Rose Bowl to capture the title. The 2002 NFL Rookie of the Year quickly became the centerpiece of New York's passing attack from the jump. He unfortunately suffered a broken leg that kept him out of the Giants' miraculous Super Bowl XLII win. He later won another championship with the Saints in Super Bowl XLIV, a game that saw him catch the game-winning score. 

Speaking of that Saints championship, another player from the heralded '01 Miami program won a ring. Vilma was the captain of the Super Bowl-winning defense, playing a pivotal role against Peyton Manning that saw him deflect a crucial third-down pass late in the game. The 2004 Defensive Rookie of the Year also made three Pro Bowls in his career.

Hurts famously was benched in the 2017 title game before the Crimson Tide went on to win it all. While that ring came by way of him getting shelved, it didn't take away from his dominant collegiate campaign. He later would take Philadelphia to the promised land in the NFL, outdueling Patrick Mahomes in Super Bowl LIX after falling just short in The Big Game two years prior. 

Those Tim Tebow and Urban Meyer Florida teams were beaming with NFL talent. Among that elite group, Harvin was without a doubt the most explosive player. He scored a touchdown in both of the Gators' title wins in 2006 and 2008. To no surprise, he did what he always does in Super Bowl XLVIII with a brilliant kickoff return for a touchdown that knocked the wind out of Denver to start the second half. 

Dickerson has gone on to become the highest-paid guard in NFL history. This came after playing a major part in Philadelphia's historic run game and dominant Super Bowl LIX performance. Prior to that, he starred at Alabama as the 2020 Remington Trophy winner in a season that saw the Crimson Tide take home the national championship. 

The 2011 consensus All-American was the captain of the legendary Alabama defenses that spearheaded both their 2009 and 2011 title runs. In the latter championship game, Hightower imposed his will on LSU with a sack and a forced fumble as Bama dominated, 21-0. To no surprise, he remained a vocal leader at the next level, picking up right where he left off in New England, where he would go on to win three rings. 

Rolle was one of a few true freshmen in 2001 who played meaningful snaps for the Miami championship team. The eventual three-time Pro Bowl defensive back found himself on winning teams in the NFL. While his Arizona squad fell short of winning it all early in his career, Rolle finally got his ring as a key piece of the Giants' defense in Super Bowl XLVI. 

All Swann did was win. It began at USC, where he was essential for the 1972 championship team, catching a touchdown in the Rose Bowl to cap off the undefeated season. Once he got to Pittsburgh, it didn't take long for him to assert his dominance. He was the Super Bowl X MVP with 161 yards and a touchdown, making him the first wide receiver to take home the honor. The Hall of Fame inductee was a four-time Super Bowl champion. 

The list is never-ending for that 2001 Miami Hurricanes championship-winning squad. Wayne, who was a four-year starter at The U, left the program as its all-time leader in receptions. That was a trait that seamlessly carried over to the NFL, becoming one of the most reliable and prolific receivers in the Peyton Manning-led Colts' offense. He caught a memorable 53-yard score in Super Bowl XLI, a play that set the tone for Indy's win over Chicago. 

The 1997 SEC Freshman of the Year was a battering ram at every level of the sport. He was well on his way to being a critical part of the Tennessee Volunteers' 1998 championship team before an injury cut his season short after busting out for a 135-yard game early in the season. While he was unable to suit up for the final game that season, it didn't take long for him to return to the big stage, this time with Baltimore as a rookie. He became the youngest player to score a touchdown in Super Bowl history and just the second rookie to surpass 100 yards in the game. 

Smith is among the most decorated wide receivers in college history. The first receiver to win the Heisman in nearly 30 years won multiple championships in Alabama, including one with his eventual NFL teammate, Jalen Hurts. The two would link up for another title run at the next level in Super Bowl LIX. He had one of the most impactful plays in that game, a 46-yard dagger of a touchdown that put the Eagles up 34-0. 

The Giants' defense wound up being the catalyst for both of their title runs in 2008 and 2012. Webster was a starter on both of those units, and he famously sent New York to Super Bowl XLII with a game-winning interception in the NFC Championship Game. Before his NFL success, Webster won the 2003 national championship at LSU and even intercepted a pass in that win over Oklahoma. 

No, you probably didn't forget about Brady's national title ring. Most of America probably doesn't even recall him winning it all at Michigan, and that's because he was nothing more than Bob Griese's backup when the Wolverines won it all in 1997. He barely saw any action that season, throwing just 15 passes, but he's got a natty on his resume. Oh, and he has seven Super Bowl wins.