Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium marked the final stop of the NFL season for Stanford alumni, with one former Cardinal representing the Farm on football’s biggest stage.

Austin Hooper ’17 (TE, New England Patriots) – Hooper finished with two receptions on three targets for 10 yards in Super Bowl LX, as New England fell 29–13 to Seattle. Hooper entered the game as the lone Stanford alum still competing this post-season, capping a year that saw Cardinal alumni spread across rosters, playoff brackets and key moments league-wide. While his role throughout the postseason has often come in understated ways, Hooper’s presence in the Super Bowl reflects the consistency and longevity that have defined Stanford’s footprint in the NFL.

Earlier in the week, Hooper reflected on the full-circle nature of preparing for the Super Bowl in the Bay Area, returning to the same region where his collegiate career began at Stanford. Practicing at and competing near his former college campus added another layer of meaning to the season’s final game, tying together his journey from the Farm to football’s biggest stage.

Season Wrap-Up

With Super Bowl LX complete, the 2025 NFL season officially comes to a close for Stanford alumni. From regular-season breakouts to deep postseason runs, former Cardinal contributed across all three phases of the game, with multiple players advancing into January and one ultimately reaching the Super Bowl.

As the confetti settles and the league turns the page, the focus now shifts forward. For Stanford alumni across the NFL, the mindset resets to preparation, growth, and the pursuit of returning to this moment — with eyes already set on competing for a championship in Super Bowl LXI next year in Los Angeles.