Darrian Kinnard makes history with winning three straight Super Bowls.
History was made tonight as former Kentucky Wildcats offensive lineman Darian Kinnard secured his third consecutive Super Bowl ring, cementing himself in NFL history as the Philadelphia Eagles dismantled the Kansas City Chiefs by a final score of 40-22.
While many focused on Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce as they aimed for a historic three-peat, Kinnard quietly etched his name alongside an elite group of players who have achieved this rare feat.
Originally, Kinnard was drafted to the Chiefs in the fifth round of the 2022 NFL Draft, he found himself in an ideal situation, joining a franchise that would go on to win back-to-back Super Bowls. Though he spent much of his time on the practice squad, he still earned two rings in his first two seasons in the league.
In a surprising turn, Kinnard signed with the Eagles in the offseason, setting up a dramatic showdown in Super Bowl LIX against his former team. With Philadelphia’s victory, Kinnard became just the second player in NFL history to win three straight Super Bowls, joining Ken Norton Jr., who accomplished the feat with the Cowboys in 1992 and 1993 before winning again with the 49ers in 1994.
Not only did Kinnard help the Eagles capture the Lombardi Trophy, but he also played a key role in preventing Mahomes and Kelce from making history with a three-peat. While the headlines may focus on the Chiefs’ dynasty falling short, Kinnard’s journey from Kentucky to an unprecedented Super Bowl streak is one for the history books.
Kinnard now holds the record for the most Super Bowl wins by a former Kentucky player, surpassing Mike Edwards and Larry Seiple, who each have two rings. Edwards claimed titles with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2021 and the Chiefs in 2024, while Seiple won back-to-back championships with the Miami Dolphins in 1973 and 1974.
Kinnard secured a spot on the Eagles’ 53-man roster this season, though he was inactive for most games, appearing in only three games as a backup.
Even so, it’s great to see the former Kentucky standout make NFL history while hoisting another Lombardi Trophy!