California is football’s most reliable exporter of NFL talent

Source: New York Post

Since the first snap of the Super Bowl in 1967, a staggering 529 players with California roots have crossed the sport’s brightest stage — more than any other state, and it’s not particularly close. Six decades of Lombardi Trophies, dynasties, heartbreaks, and history all share a common thread: somewhere along the way, a California kid was involved. This year is no different.