Baun's pick set the Eagles up with a first down just inside the 15-yard line, and it would not be long until Jalen Hurts connected with A.J. Brown for a touchdown to extend the lead to 24-0 just before halftime. From there, it was cruise control until the finish line.

Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Zack Baun picking off Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was a pivotal moment during this year's Su

It was a historic night for the Philadelphia Eagles as they dominated their way to the second Super Bowl in franchise history. Going against the back-to-back defending champions, the Kansas City Chiefs,

Baun led the league with two interceptions in the playoffs, one of which came against Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs in the Eagles' 40-22 Super Bowl rout. While many may have been surprised that the linebacker picked off Mahomes, he was not. In fact, Baun called his shot earlier in the game.

Baun was an AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year finalist and continued his strong play during Super Bowl LIX at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans after intercepting Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes.

Zack Baun and his wife, Ali Baun, were college sweethearts before becoming one of the NFL’s sweetest couples. The pair met while studying at The University of Wisconsin – Madison, where Zack played on the school’s football team from 2015 to 2019.

Baun was right in the middle of the lopsided result. He finished with seven tackles (three solo) and an acrobatic interception. According to Wisconsin football's Nate Jelinek, Baun is only the second former Badger to record an interception in the Super Bowl, following Buffalo Bills cornerback Nate Odomes in Super Bowl XXVIII.

The Philadelphia Eagles landed one of the best bargain free agents in football when they signed linebacker Zack Baun to a one-year contract.