Former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett has entered Super Bowl LIX as the Philadelphia Eagles are thrashing the Kansas City Chiefs 40-14.

The 6-year-old kid who bundled up to see the Birds 20 years ago had the ball in his hand on Sunday when they won it all. “It’s just surreal,,“ said his father, Ken.

Former Pittsburgh Steelers QB Kenny Pickett had a difficult exit with the team. Now, he has a chance to win the Super Bowl with the Philadelphia Eagles.

Former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback, starter and first-round pick Kenny Pickett is set to play in Super Bowl LIX as a member of the Philadelphi

Pickett, a New Jersey native, became a Pitt football legend in 2021. Pickett led the Panthers to an ACC championship and was named a Heisman Trophy finalist. He was selected with the No. 20 overall pick in the 2022 NFL draft by the Steelers, keeping him on the North Shore.

The Eagles are in Kenny Pickett’s blood. Long before he was their backup quarterback, Pickett grew up as an Eagles fan in Ocean Township, N.J. And long before he was born, Pickett’s father and grandfather were going to games together at Veterans Stadium.

Kenny Pickett is a Super Bowl champion. Pickett, who starred at Pitt and joined the Philadelphia Eagles this offseason, closed out Super Bowl LIX for the Eagles, clinching the second Super Bowl in the Eagles’ history.

Former Pittsburgh Steeler Kenny Pickett is at the Super Bowl as the Philadelphia Eagles’ backup quarterback. During an interview with SteelersNow.com in New Orleans, Pickett had this to say about his experience with the Eagles so far.

Not only did the Eagles win, but Pickett played late in the game in relief of starting QB Jalen Hurts - a perfect daily double debut for the former Ocean Township High School and University of Pittsburgh star.