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Sure winning a Super Bowl is a remarkable feeling. But having a baby along with the Lombardi Trophy is something one cannot express in words. Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Van Jefferson is experiencing a similar feeling right now. He left his Super Bowl celebrations mid-way to see his wife, Samaria, in the hospital, who went into labor during Sunday’s game.
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Los Angeles Rams emerged as the Super Bowl 56 champions after Aaron Donald sacked Cincinnati QB Joe Burrow in the last drive of the game. Confettis flew, and the SoFi Stadium lost its calm after the Lombardi Trophy came to LA. The home players cried, cheered, and celebrated, but the 25-year-old Jefferson had other plans.
Van Jefferson leaves Super Bowl celebrations to attend the birth of his baby boy
As per Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic, after the Rams sealed the victory, Jefferson’s daughter came running at him, and they both left for the hospital to attend the birth of their new family member. Jefferson is reported to have welcomed a baby boy into his family.
According to the Athletic, Samaria told Rodrigue that she was expecting the addition of two members to the family. “A baby, and a Lombardi,” she said.
Van Jefferson grabbed his daughter as she and his dad came into the field and sprinted through the locker room and is heading to the hospital right now. Samaria, his wife, is having their son and was rushed to the hospital mid-game as she went into labor.
— Jourdan Rodrigue (@JourdanRodrigue) February 14, 2022
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The year 2021 proved to be a big step up for the receiver, hailing from Florida. He totaled 50 receptions for 802 yards and six touchdowns in 17 games this regular season. While he also caught five passes for 79 yards on nine targets during the 2022 postseason, entering the Super Bowl.
Jefferson played a crucial role after OBJ got ruled out of the game during the second quarter. He finished with four catches for 23 yards and helped the Rams claim the title.
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USA Today via Reuters
Feb 13, 2022; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams receiver Van Jefferson (12) can not make a reception in the fourth quarter against Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Eli Apple (20) in Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports| Courtesy: Reuters.
It is truly a special moment for Van. He will now celebrate his son’s birthday every year as the anniversary of his first Super Bowl championship. God has sent him two beautiful gifts in one day, it was truly God’s plan.
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