Super Bowl LVI: Rams’ Van Jefferson leaves SoFi Stadium after win to welcome new son
Super Bowl Sunday will be one that Los Angeles Rams’ wide receiver Van Jefferson will never forget.
Not only did the Rams beat the Cincinnati Bengals to win the Lombardi Trophy, but Jefferson is also now a new dad again, ESPN reported.
Jefferson left the stadium a lot quicker than his teammates, NFL GameDay shared on Twitter, skipping out on the postgame celebrations to rush to a hospital to be with his wife Samaria Jefferson.
She had to leave SoFi Stadium during the game after going into labor.
Their son was due on Feb. 17, CBS News reported.
He said shortly after his son’s arrival, “I got three prizes today — my wife, my son and the Super Bowl.”
Samaria Jefferson told The Athletic that she was going to support her husband on his big day.
“Just like any other game, I’m going to be there this Sunday and I’m going to stay calm … and pray to God my water doesn’t break,” Samaria Jefferson said.
She said she would be 40 weeks pregnant on Super Bowl Sunday, but wasn’t going to miss being there, ESPN and The Athletic reported.
Samaria and Van Jefferson were high school sweethearts, CBS News reported. He had recently shared photos from high school, and more recently on the field as he played for the Rams.
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The couple already has a daughter, 5-year-old Bella, ABC News reported.
The Los Angeles Rams and Cincinnati Bengals warmed up before the NFL Super Bowl LVI in Inglewood, California.
Tennis legend Billie Jean King handled the coin toss, which was won by the Bengals. Cincinnati deferred to the second half.
Cincinnati’s Trey Hendrickson, left, sacks the Rams’ Matthew Stafford on the game’s first series.
B.J. Hill (92) of the Cincinnati Bengals celebrates after a defensive stop.
Rams wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (3) grabs a 17-yard touchdown pass over Bengals cornerback Mike Hilton (21) in the first quarter.
Cincinnati’s Ja’Marr Chase (1) stretches to make a 46-yard catch over the Rams’ Jalen Ramsey late in the first period.
Cooper Kupp hauls in an 11-yard touchdown pass from Matthew Stafford early in the second quarter to give the Rams a 13-3 lead.
Cincinnati’s Tee Higgins (85) catches a touchdown pass from Joe Mixon over Nick Scott (33) of the Los Angeles Rams during the second quarter.
Bengals running back Joe Mixon throws a touchdown pass to Tee Higgins in the second quarter.
Rams wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (3) receives treatment after injuring his knee late in the first half.
Tee Higgins reacts after scoring on a 75-yard touchdown pass 12 seconds into the second half.
Matthew Stafford throws a pass during the third quarter of Super Bowl LVI.
Bengals running back Joe Mixon looks for running room during the third quarter.
Los Angeles Rams outside linebacker Von Miller reacts after sacking Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow.
Matthew Stafford reacts to a pass interference call that put the Rams at the 1-yard line late in the fourth quarter.
The Rams’ Cooper Kupp makes the game-winning catch over Eli Apple with 1:25 left in Super Bowl LVI.
Super Bowl MVP Cooper Kupp makes the game-winning catch with 1:25 left in the game.
Rams defensive back Grant Haley celebrates after Los Angeles won Super Bowl LVI.
The Rams’ Aaron Donald (99) sacks Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow during the second half.
Joe Burrow, right, congratulates Matthew Stafford after the Rams edged the Bengals in Super Bowl LVI.
Ford Corbett, son of Rams offensive lineman Austin Corbett, has fun in the confetti at SoFi Stadium after Los Angeles defeated the Bengals.
Odell Beckham Jr. had to leave Sunday’s game with an injury, but he still caught a touchdown pass and got to hold the Vince Lombardi Trophy.
Rams players enjoy themselves while holding the Vince Lombardi Trophy.
Cooper Kupp and his family celebrate after the Rams won Super Bowl LVI.
The Rams’ Andrew Whitworth celebrates with his family after winning Super Bowl LVI.
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