Who was the youngest player to play in the Super Bowl?

Answer 1

As of October, 2007 the youngest NFL player ever is Houston Texans DT Amobi Okoye who played his first game at the age of 20 years, 91 days. He surpassed the record of Buffalo Bills OT Jamie Nails who was 20 years, 110 days old when he played his first NFL game in 1997.

Answer 2

Jamal Lewis, a running back for the Baltimore Ravens, was the youngest player to play in a Super Bowl.

In the 2001 Super Bowl (XXXV), Jamal Lewis was 21 years, 155 days. The Ravens defeated the Giants in the game, 34-7.

Answer 3

23 years: Dan Marino, Miami Dolphins vs. San Francisco 49ers, XIX (L);

23 years: Ben Roethlisberger, Steelers vs. Seattle Seahawks, XL (W)

Source: http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/steelers/2006-02-02-roethlisberger-cover_x.htm

Answer 4

Amobi Okoye was the youngest player in the NFL at the time that he was drafted.

Answer 5

Amobi Okoye. He graduated from the University of Louisville at 19 and was selected 10th in the draft (by the Houston Texans).

Answer 6

Tommy Maddox (aged 20) was the youngest that I ever heard of, certainly in modern times.

Answer 7

Cody Clayton, Tyler Hallett, Fred Melott, Emory Daivs, April S

Answer 8

Ben Roethlisberger.

Answer 9

Amobi Okoye