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Super Bowl 50: 13 players over 30

By Connor Fulton

Dec 13, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos tight end Vernon Davis (80) before the game against the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 13, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos tight end Vernon Davis (80) before the game against the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /
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Super Bowl 50 Jerricho Cotchery
Jan 24, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers wide receiver Jerricho Cotchery (82) argues a no call in the second half against the Arizona Cardinals during the NFC Championship football game held at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /

6. Jerricho Cotchery, 33

One of the most durable and consistent receivers of the 21st century, Cotchery is another old guy on this list playing in his first Super Bowl. He’s missed just 17 regular season games since the New York Jets drafted him in the fourth round of the 2004 NFL Draft.

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Over the course of his career with the Jets, Pittsburgh Steelers and Panthers, Cotchery has amassed 6,623 yards and 34 touchdowns on 524 receptions. He’s also rushed the ball 22 times for 93 yards and a score. Back in his younger, crisper days with the Jets he was a force to be reckoned with in the return game as well, taking a kickoff 94 yards for a touchdown as a rookie.

Since joining the Panthers in the wake of the team’s massive wide receiver exodus in the 2014 offseason, Cotchery has provided a pair of steady, dependable hands in an otherwise young receiving corps. In the regular season, he caught 39 passes for 485 yards and three touchdowns, and he recorded six snags in the two postseason games.

Cotchery told the New York Daily News that this could very well be the last time he suits up in the NFL.

"At this point, Year 12, yeah, absolutely, this could be the last shot. That’s reality. At this point in your career, you just realize this could be your last time in your career to do it."

Cotchery definitely has one of the best names in NFL history, too.

Next: 5. Jared Allen, 33

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