St. Pete native is a Super Bowl champion
February 13, 2023 - St. Petersburg native and Lakewood High School graduate Marquez Valdes-Scantling reached the pinnacle of professional football Sunday night after his Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 38-35 in Super Bowl LVII. The wide receiver erupted with six catches for 116 yards and a touchdown in the AFC Championship game but did not record a catch in the Super Bowl. Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was named the game’s MVP after passing for three touchdowns while playing on a hurt ankle.