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Seahawks Rookie Nick Emmanwori Nears Super Bowl Debut as His Mom’s Candid Take Goes Viral

Coach Mike Macdonald expects the rookie safety to play despite a practice ankle tweak.

Overview

  • Justina Emmanwori, who is from Nigeria, said she does not understand the Super Bowl hype in a local TV interview.
  • The Emmanwori family has traveled to the Bay Area to watch Seattle face New England at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara.
  • Macdonald said he is confident Emmanwori will be ready to go after tweaking his ankle earlier in the week.
  • The 2025 second-round pick from South Carolina logged a strong rookie season, with 81 tackles and 11 pass breakups reported.
  • Noah Chast of ABC Columbia recorded the remarks that circulated widely ahead of Super Bowl 60.