Irish In The NFL: Super Bowl

Left tackle Ryan Harris and safety David Bruton added their names to the list of former Irish players that have participated on Super Bowl winning squads with the Denver Broncos’ 24-10 win over the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50 on Sunday.

Had the Panthers been victorious, long snapper J.J. Jansen would have represented Notre Dame on the championship squad.

Bruton did not play in the Super Bowl due to a broken fibula suffered late in the regular season. He recorded 49 tackles, seven pass deflections, two interceptions and two forced fumbles in 13 games (three starts) as a defensive back and special teams standout.

Harris has started every game this season for Denver after the organization signed him during the offseason.

Harris and Bruton became the 42nd and 43rd former Irish players to earn a Super Bowl ring.

2015 Recap

Robert Blanton (2008-11) DB, Minnesota Vikings

Last game: Played but did not record a stat in a 10-9 loss to the Seattle Seahawks last weekend

2015 season: 34 tackles and 3 pass breakups in 16 games (1 start)

Sergio Brown (2006-09) S, Jacksonville Jaguars

2015 season: 38 tackles, 1.5 sacks and 2 pass deflections in 15 games (4 starts)

David Bruton (2005-08) S, Denver Broncos

On injured reserve

2015 season: 49 tackles, 7 pass deflections, 2 interceptions and 2 forced fumbles in 13 games (3 starts)

Braxston Cave (2008-12) OL, Detroit Lions

2015 season: Did not play

Jimmy Clausen (2007-09) QB, Baltimore Ravens

2015 season: Completed 72 of 125 passes for 739 yards, 2 touchdowns and 4 interceptions in 4 games (3 starts) this season

Tyler Eifert (2009-12) TE, Cincinnati Bengals

Last game: 5 receptions for 58 yards in an 18-16 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers last weekend

2015 season: 52 receptions for 615 yards and 13 touchdowns in 13 games (12 starts)

Anthony Fasano (2002-05) TE, Tennessee Titans

2015 season: 26 receptions for 289 yards and 2 touchdowns in 16 games (11 starts)

Darius Fleming (2008-11) LB, New England Patriots

Last game: Did not record a stat in a 20-18 loss to the Denver Broncos

2015 season: 4 tackles in 6 games

Michael Floyd (2008-11) WR, Arizona Cardinals

Last game: 3 receptions for 37 yards in a 49-15 loss to the Carolina Panthers

2015 season: 52 receptions for 849 yards and 6 touchdowns in 15 games (6 starts)

Jonas Gray (2008-11) RB, Jacksonville Jaguars

2015 season: 45 rushes for 176 yards and 7 receptions for 76 yards in 8 games

Ryan Harris (2003-06) OT, Denver Broncos

Last game: Started in a 20-18 win over the New England Patriots

2015 season: 16 starts

Bennett Jackson (2010-13) DB, New York Giants

2015 season: Injured reserve

J.J. Jansen (2004-07) LS, Carolina Panthers

Last game: Played in a 49-15 win over the Arizona Cardinals

2015 season: 16 games at long snapper

TJ Jones (2010-13) WR, Detroit Lions

2015 season: 10 receptions for 132 yards and 1 touchdown and 1 carry for -3 yards in 10 games

Ben Koyack (2011-14) TE, Jacksonville Jaguars

2015 season: Practice squad

Kapron Lewis-Moore (2008-12) DE, Baltimore Ravens

2015 season: 3 tackles in 5 games

Zack Martin (2009-13) OL, Dallas Cowboys

2015 season: 16 starts at right guard

Troy Niklas (2011-13) TE, Arizona Cardinals

Last game: Played but did not record a stat in a 49-15 loss to the Carolina Panthers

2015 season: 4 receptions for 33 yards and 2 touchdowns in 16 games (3 starts)

Louis Nix (2010-13) DL, New York Giants

2015 season: Did not record a stat in 4 games

Theo Riddick (2009-12) RB, Detroit Lions

2015 season: 43 carries for 133 yards and 80 receptions for 697 yards, 3 receiving touchdowns and 1 lost fumble in 16 games (1 start)

Cody Riggs (2014) CB, Tennessee Titans

2015 season: 14 tackles, 1 pass deflection and 2 forced fumbles in 11 games

Trevor Robinson (2008-11) OL, San Diego Chargers

2015 season: Played in 16 games (13 starts)

Kyle Rudolph (2008-10) TE, Minnesota Vikings

Last game: Caught one pass for 24 yards in a 10-9 loss to the Seattle Seahawks last weekend

2015 season: 49 receptions for 495 yards and 5 touchdowns in 16 games (16 starts)

Kona Schwenke (2010-13) OL/DL, Seattle Seahawks

2015 season: Injured reserve

Harrison Smith (2007-11) S, Minnesota Vikings

Last game: 3 tackles and 1 pass deflection in a 10-9 loss to the Seattle Seahawks last weekend

2015 season: 66 tackles, 2 interceptions, 3 pass deflections and 1 forced fumble in 13 games (13 starts)

John Sullivan (2003-07) C, Minnesota Vikings

2015 season: Injured reserve

Golden Tate (2007-09) WR, Detroit Lions

2015 season: 90 receptions for 813 yards and 6 touchdowns in 16 games (16 starts)

Manti Te’o (2009-12) LB, San Diego Chargers

2015 season: 74 tackles, 1 interception and 2 pass deflections in 11 games (11 starts)

Justin Tuck (2001-04) DE, Oakland Raiders

2015 season: 14 tackles and 3 pass deflections in 5 games (5 starts)

Stephon Tuitt (2011-13) DE, Pittsburgh Steelers

Last game: 4 tackles in a 23-16 loss to the Denver Broncos

2015 season: 54 tackles, 1 interception and 6.5 sacks in 13 games (13 starts)

Darrin Walls (2006-10) CB, New York Jets

2015 season: 10 tackles and 2 passes deflected in 13 games

Chris Watt (2009-13) OL, San Diego Chargers

2015 season: 5 games (3 starts)

Ian Williams (2007-10) DT, San Francisco 49ers

2015 season: 65 tackles, 1 sack, 1 pass deflection and 1 fumble in 16 games (16 starts)

Cierre Wood (2009-12) RB, Buffalo Bills

2015 season: 2 carries for 3 yards and 1 reception for negative 6 yards in 1 game; on injured reserve

Sam Young (2006-09) OT, Jacksonville Jaguars

2015 season: 16 games (3 starts)