By TOM ZEBOLD

USF Senior Writer

TAMPA, FEB. 5, 2016 – Just like at USF, Kayvon Webster continues to get better with time at the NFL level and the grand prize for all his hard work this season is a trip to the biggest game on the schedule.

Webster will make history as the first Bull to play in two Super Bowls when he sprints out of the tunnel with the Denver Broncos on Sunday at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif.

“The Super Bowl is pretty big and it's a huge milestone,” Webster said. “Most people don't even get a chance to say they even went to the playoffs, let alone the Super Bowl.”

Webster already has a lot to talk about when it comes to the NFL postseason.

Drafted in the third round by Denver in 2013, Webster earned on spot on the roster for Super Bowl XLVIII during his rookie season and played a handful of snaps on special teams against the Seattle Seahawks.

“I'm thankful and blessed to be in the position I'm in. To leave USF, get drafted and then come to a winning team is a great thing,” Webster said.

Denver returned to the playoffs in the AFC divisional round last season and Webster helped the Broncos book another trip to the Super Bowl with his all-around efforts this postseason. The defensive back and special teams standout received a game ball after pinning Pittsburgh at the 3-yard line on a punt in Denver's 23-16 divisional round victory on Jan. 17.

“Special teams is something the team needs and they expect you to play at a high level,” Webster said. “I just go out there trying to do the best I can every time I step on the field.”

Webster had the honor of serving as a team captain in the AFC Championship and the speedster continued to make an impact on special teams. Denver had a 17-12 lead late in the third quarter, when a diving Webster used his athleticism to scoop up a Britton Colquitt punt in front of the goal line that was downed at the New England 4-yard line. Webster played 45 snaps in the dramatic 20-18 win with two tackles and a pass breakup.

“He's been playing with confidence across the board,” Broncos head coach Gary Kubiak said.

Webster also received praises from future Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning, who said, “Kayvon was awesome,” after the victory over New England. Webster has been fortunate to play alongside several NFL stars during his progressing pro career and cherishes his time with Manning, who has yet to reveal his plans for next season.

“I've been able to play with Peyton for three years and man it's been great,” Webster said. “I'm glad to be able to have him as a teammate, as a leader and as a quarterback.”

Webster will look to impress Manning even more Sunday against the Carolina Panthers and he'll also be looking to join a USF fraternity of Super Bowl champions. USF has had a former player on a Super Bowl team 12 times and eight Bulls have been fitted for Super Bowl rings after victories.

“Being a two-time Super Bowl player is special, a lot of players don't get a chance to go to one,” Webster said. “Having a chance to go to two is definitely a blessing.”

Super Bowl 50 kicks off Sunday at 6:30 p.m. (ET) and fans can catch the game on CBS.

“I'm ready to play the game. We lost the first time I went, so it would be nice to win this time,” Webster said.