BUILT BY BAMA: Former Alabama Stars Jalen Hurts, DeVonta Smith, and Landon Dickerson Lead Philadelphia Eagles to Super Bowl Glory Over Kansas City Chiefs in New Orleans 🏆

By SportHubs Report | February 10, 2025

NEW ORLEANS, La. — Crimson Tide pride was alive and well under the brightest lights of them all.

In a historic showdown that had all the makings of a classic, the Philadelphia Eagles toppled the two-time defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs, 34–27, in Super Bowl LIX at the Caesars Superdome — and leading the charge were none other than three battle-tested alumni of the Alabama Crimson Tide: quarterback Jalen Hurts, wide receiver DeVonta Smith, and offensive lineman Landon Dickerson.

The game was more than just a clash of NFL titans — it was a coronation for the Eagles’ Bama-born backbone. And in a poetic twist of fate, the trio of former Tide standouts secured football immortality in the heart of SEC country, delivering a performance that will live in Philadelphia and Tuscaloosa lore for generations.

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JALEN HURTS: THE REDEMPTION TOUR ENDS IN TRIUMPH

Jalen Hurts has always been defined by resilience. From losing his starting job to Tua Tagovailoa at Alabama, to transferring to Oklahoma, to rising through the Eagles depth chart and enduring years of national scrutiny — Hurts took every detour and turned it into a highway to greatness.

And in Super Bowl LIX, he delivered the signature performance of his career.

Hurts finished the game with 321 passing yards, 3 touchdown passes, and another 71 rushing yards with a score on the ground, earning Super Bowl MVP honors and putting to rest any remaining doubts about his elite status among NFL quarterbacks.

> “Everything I’ve been through — every up and down — brought me to this moment,” Hurts said postgame, clutching the Lombardi Trophy with tears in his eyes. “This is for Philly. This is for my family. This is for Alabama.”

Hurts’ poise in the pocket, command of the offense, and uncanny ability to escape pressure late in the fourth quarter mirrored the same grit he showed in the 2018 SEC Championship Game, when he came off the bench for Alabama to lead a game-winning drive — only this time, the stakes were far higher.

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DEVONTA SMITH: THE SLIM REAPER STRIKES AGAIN

Big games demand big players — and DeVonta Smith proved once again why he’s earned the nickname “The Slim Reaper.”

Smith torched the Chiefs’ secondary for 9 catches, 137 yards, and two touchdowns, including a highlight-reel, toe-dragging grab in the back of the end zone that gave the Eagles a 10-point lead midway through the third quarter.

The former Heisman Trophy winner from Alabama looked like he was back at Bryant-Denny Stadium, weaving through defenders and making impossible plays look routine.

> “I live for these moments,” said Smith, who now joins the rare fraternity of players to win both a college football national championship and a Super Bowl. “We said all week: built by Bama, made for this stage.”

Smith’s chemistry with Hurts — which traces back to their time as underclassmen in Tuscaloosa — was on full display all night, and the duo shredded Kansas City’s defense with timing, touch, and unshakable trust.

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LANDON DICKERSON: THE UNSUNG HERO IN THE TRENCHES

While the headlines will rightfully go to Hurts and Smith, few players were more vital to the Eagles’ offensive success than Landon Dickerson, the Pro Bowl left guard and former Rimington Trophy winner for Alabama.

Dickerson anchored a dominant Philadelphia offensive line that neutralized the Chiefs’ pass rush and opened running lanes all night long. His blocks paved the way for 147 total rushing yards and gave Hurts ample time to operate against one of the league’s most aggressive defenses.

> “He’s the heartbeat of that line,” Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni said. “Landon doesn’t say much — he just hits you in the mouth and smiles about it. We don’t win this without him.”

Dickerson’s leadership and physicality, honed in the trenches of SEC football, showed once again that Alabama’s linemen aren’t just NFL-ready — they’re built for championship moments.

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ENDING A DYNASTY: EAGLES STUN MAHOMES, REID, AND THE CHIEFS

Few thought the Eagles would be able to slow down Patrick Mahomes and the defending champions, who were eyeing a historic three-peat. But Hurts and company had other plans.

Philadelphia’s defense — energized by the offense’s success — forced two rare Mahomes interceptions, including a game-sealing pick by Darius Slay in the final minute.

The win not only gives the Eagles their second Super Bowl in franchise history, but also stops one of the greatest dynasties of the modern NFL era dead in its tracks.

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‘BUILT BY BAMA’ LEGACY CONTINUES TO GROW

With the Super Bowl win, the narrative of Alabama’s dominance at the next level becomes even more undeniable. Hurts, Smith, and Dickerson join a long list of Nick Saban-coached players who have flourished in the NFL.

> “This is what we train for,” said Saban, who was in attendance in New Orleans. “Seeing these guys lift that trophy — that’s what it’s all about. It’s not just about winning in college, it’s about preparing them for moments like these.”

In total, 5 former Alabama players played in Super Bowl LIX, with the Eagles trio shining brightest on football’s grandest stage.

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FAN REACTIONS POUR IN: ROLL TIDE TO THE NFL

Crimson Tide fans flooded social media after the win, celebrating what many called the “ultimate Bama Bowl.”

> “Roll Eagles, Roll! Jalen, Smitty, and Dickerson just brought T-Town to the NFL. Built. By. Bama.” — @TideTillIDie

“Cried watching Jalen win MVP. From the bench to the mountaintop. Alabama built different.” — @RollTideReigns

“The Chiefs dynasty ends thanks to Bama boys. Legends!” — @SEC4Life

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WHAT’S NEXT FOR THE CHAMPS?

As the Eagles celebrate their Super Bowl victory with a parade down Broad Street, one thing is clear: their core — powered by three former Alabama standouts — is just getting started.

With Hurts entering his prime, Smith becoming one of the league’s most unguardable receivers, and Dickerson anchoring a line built for long-term dominance, the Fly Eagles Fly chant might be echoing for years to come.

And in Tuscaloosa, there’s no shortage of pride. Because when the confetti fell in New Orleans, it wasn’t just a Philadelphia win. It was another moment for the “Built by Bama” legacy — and proof that the road to the Super Bowl still runs through Alabama.

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