YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) — The Kansas City Chiefs have earned their spot in Super Bowl LVII after a 23-20 win over the Cincinnati Bengals today, Jan. 29, inside Arrowhead Stadium. The victory means a third Super Bowl appearance in four seasons for the Chiefs and for former Eastern Michigan University offensive lineman Andrew Wylie, who is in his fifth season with Kansas City.
The Chiefs will battle the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII, set to take place Sunday, Feb. 12, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz.
Wylie is the 11th former Eastern Michigan University football player to take part in a Super Bowl and the fifth to make multiple trips to the game. He joins former Pittsburgh Steelers John Banaszak and Charlie Batch as the only EMU alumni to be part of three Super Bowl runs.
Wylie is already one of only six former Eastern Michigan players to capture a Super Bowl crown (won Super LIV – 2020- with Chiefs). If the Chiefs defeat either the Rams or 49ers, he will join a fraternity of just four others from EMU who have been part of multiple championship teams (Reggie Garrett - '74, '75; John Banaszak - '75, '78, '79; Ron Johnson - '78, '79; Charlie Batch - '05, '08).
For Wylie, the journey to the top of the NFL has been a long, Hollywood-esque tale of hard work, dedication, and commitment.
Wylie was undrafted out of Eastern Michigan and bounced around four different teams before he finally found his home with the Chiefs. Wylie also had stints with the Indianapolis Colts and Cleveland Browns' practice squads to go along with his time with the Los Angeles Chargers and Chiefs.
The former EMU lineman signed with the Chiefs in December 2017 after being released by the Chargers practice squad. He was then signed to the Chiefs' active roster in January of 2018 and made his NFL debut in the following season.
Wylie made his first career start with KC against the Cincinnati Bengals and has started 61 of his 72 career NFL games. He is projected to start at right tackle in the upcoming Super Bowl contest.
"A career of dreams come true continues for Andrew Wylie, and the entire Eastern Michigan Football family is thrilled that one of our own has another chance to compete at the highest level of our game," said Head Coach . "From his time here at EMU through today, Andrew continues to show that hard work, dedication, and passion prevails in this sport. He has taken on every challenge head-on, and it has paid off. We are all excited to root for Andrew in another Super Bowl this season!"
At Eastern Michigan, Wylie was one of the anchors on the stellar EMU frontline as he earned 2016 Third Team All-MAC honors. He started all 13 games at right tackle, as the Eagles played in a postseason bowl for the first time in 29 years. He finished his career with 46 starts, which ranked fourth all-time at EMU, while his 47 appearances were tied for 12th all-time.
Wylie's 34-inch vertical at EMU's Pro Day would have ranked first for offensive linemen at the NFL Combine by two full inches. His 9-foot-7-inch broad jump would have tied for first, while his 4.5-second 20-yard shuttle would have ranked second.
Wylie's appearance in Super Bowl LVII will mark the 19th time that a former EMU player will compete in the NFL's biggest game.
EMU's Super Bowl Champions (13)
Reggie Garrett - Steelers - 1974 (Super Bowl IX)
Reggie Garrett - Steelers - 1974 (Super Bowl X)
John Banaszak - Steelers - 1975 (Super Bowl X)
John Banaszak - Steelers - 1978 (Super Bowl XIII)
Ron Johnson - Steelers - 1978 (Super Bowl XIII)
John Banaszak - Steelers - 1979 (Super Bowl XIV)
Ron Johnson - Steelers - 1979 (Super Bowl XIV)
Lional Dalton - Ravens - 2001 (Super Bowl XXXV)
Charlie Batch - Steelers - 2005 (Super Bowl XL)
Charlie Batch - Steelers - 2008 (Super Bowl XLIII)
TJ Lang - Packers - 2010 (Super Bowl XLV)
Andrew Wylie - Chiefs - 2020 (Super Bowl LIV)
Patrick O'Connor – Buccaneers – 2021 (Super Bowl LV)
EMU's Super Bowl Appearances (19)
Reggie Garrett - Steelers - 1974 (Super Bowl IX)
Reggie Garrett - Steelers - 1974 (Super Bowl X)
Dave Boone - Vikings - 1974 (Super Bowl IX)
John Banaszak - Steelers - 1975 (Super Bowl X)
John Banaszak - Steelers - 1978 (Super Bowl XIII)
Ron Johnson - Steelers - 1978 (Super Bowl XIII)
John Banaszak - Steelers - 1979 (Super Bowl XIV)
Ron Johnson - Steelers - 1979 (Super Bowl XIV)
Clarence Chapman - Bengals - 1981 (Super Bowl XVI)
Lional Dalton - Ravens - 2001 (Super Bowl XXXV)
Jason Short - Eagles - 2004 (Super Bowl XXXIX)
Charlie Batch - Steelers - 2005 (Super Bowl XL)
Charlie Batch - Steelers - 2008 (Super Bowl XLIII)
TJ Lang - Packers - 2010 (Super Bowl XLV)
Charlie Batch - Steelers - 2010 (Super Bowl XLV)
Andrew Wylie - Chiefs - 2020 (Super Bowl LIV)
Andrew Wylie - Chiefs - 2021 (Super Bowl LV)
Patrick O'Connor – Buccaneers - 2021 (Super Bowl LV)
Andrew Wylie – Chiefs – 2023 (Super Bowl LVII)
The Kansas City Chiefs have earned their spot in Super Bowl LVII after a 23-20 win over the Cincinnati Bengals today, Jan. 29, inside Arrowhead Stadium. The victory means a third Super Bowl appearance in four seasons for the Chiefs and for former Eastern Michigan University offensive lineman, who is in his fifth season with Kansas City.The Chiefs will battle the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII, set to take place Sunday, Feb. 12, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz.Wylie is the 11th former Eastern Michigan University football player to take part in a Super Bowl and the fifth to make multiple trips to the game. He joins former Pittsburgh Steelersandas the only EMU alumni to be part of three Super Bowl runs.Wylie is already one of only six former Eastern Michigan players to capture a Super Bowl crown (won Super LIV – 2020- with Chiefs). If the Chiefs defeat either the Rams or 49ers, he will join a fraternity of just four others from EMU who have been part of multiple championship teams (- '74, '75;- '75, '78, '79;n - '78, '79;- '05, '08).For Wylie, the journey to the top of the NFL has been a long, Hollywood-esque tale of hard work, dedication, and commitment.Wylie was undrafted out of Eastern Michigan and bounced around four different teams before he finally found his home with the Chiefs. Wylie also had stints with the Indianapolis Colts and Cleveland Browns' practice squads to go along with his time with the Los Angeles Chargers and Chiefs.The former EMU lineman signed with the Chiefs in December 2017 after being released by the Chargers practice squad. He was then signed to the Chiefs' active roster in January of 2018 and made his NFL debut in the following season.Wylie made his first career start with KC against the Cincinnati Bengals and has started 61 of his 72 career NFL games. He is projected to start at right tackle in the upcoming Super Bowl contest."A career of dreams come true continues for Andrew Wylie, and the entire Eastern Michigan Football family is thrilled that one of our own has another chance to compete at the highest level of our game," said Head Coach. "From his time here at EMU through today, Andrew continues to show that hard work, dedication, and passion prevails in this sport. He has taken on every challenge head-on, and it has paid off. We are all excited to root for Andrew in another Super Bowl this season!"At Eastern Michigan, Wylie was one of the anchors on the stellar EMU frontline as he earned 2016 Third Team All-MAC honors. He started all 13 games at right tackle, as the Eagles played in a postseason bowl for the first time in 29 years. He finished his career with 46 starts, which ranked fourth all-time at EMU, while his 47 appearances were tied for 12th all-time.Wylie's 34-inch vertical at EMU's Pro Day would have ranked first for offensive linemen at the NFL Combine by two full inches. His 9-foot-7-inch broad jump would have tied for first, while his 4.5-second 20-yard shuttle would have ranked second.Wylie's appearance in Super Bowl LVII will mark the 19th time that a former EMU player will compete in the NFL's biggest game.Reggie Garrett - Steelers - 1974 (Super Bowl IX)Reggie Garrett - Steelers - 1974 (Super Bowl X)John Banaszak - Steelers - 1975 (Super Bowl X)John Banaszak - Steelers - 1978 (Super Bowl XIII)Ron Johnson - Steelers - 1978 (Super Bowl XIII)John Banaszak - Steelers - 1979 (Super Bowl XIV)Ron Johnson - Steelers - 1979 (Super Bowl XIV)Lional Dalton - Ravens - 2001 (Super Bowl XXXV)Charlie Batch - Steelers - 2005 (Super Bowl XL)Charlie Batch - Steelers - 2008 (Super Bowl XLIII)TJ Lang - Packers - 2010 (Super Bowl XLV)Patrick O'Connor – Buccaneers – 2021 (Super Bowl LV)Reggie Garrett - Steelers - 1974 (Super Bowl IX)Reggie Garrett - Steelers - 1974 (Super Bowl X)Dave Boone - Vikings - 1974 (Super Bowl IX)John Banaszak - Steelers - 1975 (Super Bowl X)John Banaszak - Steelers - 1978 (Super Bowl XIII)Ron Johnson - Steelers - 1978 (Super Bowl XIII)John Banaszak - Steelers - 1979 (Super Bowl XIV)Ron Johnson - Steelers - 1979 (Super Bowl XIV)Clarence Chapman - Bengals - 1981 (Super Bowl XVI)Lional Dalton - Ravens - 2001 (Super Bowl XXXV)Jason Short - Eagles - 2004 (Super Bowl XXXIX)Charlie Batch - Steelers - 2005 (Super Bowl XL)Charlie Batch - Steelers - 2008 (Super Bowl XLIII)TJ Lang - Packers - 2010 (Super Bowl XLV)Charlie Batch - Steelers - 2010 (Super Bowl XLV)Patrick O'Connor – Buccaneers - 2021 (Super Bowl LV)