Former Marshall star talks Super Bowl excitement
Published: Feb. 14, 2023 at 6:15 PM EST
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) -Nazeeh Johnson began his college football career as a walk on at Marshall in 2016. 7 years later call him a Super Bowl champion.
The Kansas City Chiefs’ defensive back is still celebrating winning Super Bowl LVII in Arizona on Sunday. The Chiefs beat the Philadelphia Eagles 38-35 for their second Super Bowl win in 4 years.
Johnson was a 7th round draft pick of the Chiefs in the 2022 NFL Draft. He made a name for himself on special teams, and also had a tackle in the win over the Eagles.
We spoke with Nazeeh on Tuesday about reaching the pinnacle in football.
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