Adam Devine has built an entire comedy persona around musical bravado. As Pitch Perfect’s Bumper Allen, he made a career out of being the loudest voice in the room. But during Super Bowl LX festivities in San Francisco this week, Devine discovered there is one opponent he simply cannot riff-off: a 6’8”, 360-pound offensive tackle with the voice of a soul singer.
While promoting the upcoming Super Bowl at a Marriott Bonvoy pop-up event on February 4, 2026, Devine joined NFL stars George Kittle, Bijan Robinson, and Jordan Mailata for an impromptu a cappella performance of Survivor’s “Eye of the Tiger.” What began as a lighthearted fan moment quickly turned into an accidental vocal showcase—one Devine did not win.
“The guy is 6’8”, 360 pounds,” Devine later told People, still sounding genuinely amazed. “And then—stunning voice. Like, it really takes you somewhere.” For a man who has spent years pretending to be an elite singer on screen, the admission landed as both humbling and hilarious. “He has a beautiful voice,” Devine added, conceding defeat with grace.
The performance took place at San Francisco’s Ferry Building, where the group—briefly dubbed The Golden Keys—surprised fans as part of Marriott Bonvoy’s Super Bowl campaign. Devine, serving as a brand ambassador, expected to bring some polished Pitch Perfect energy. Instead, he found himself forgetting lyrics, flailing through choreography, and realizing that real-life a cappella is far less forgiving than movie magic.
Behind the scenes, Devine described the experience as a “disaster”—and meant it affectionately. The choreography fell apart. The timing was off. Devine admitted he “totally blanked” mid-song. Even George Kittle, rolling through part of the event on a scooter due to a late-season injury, added to the chaos. The crowd loved every second of it.
For NFL fans, however, Mailata’s vocal dominance wasn’t exactly a surprise. The Philadelphia Eagles lineman has quietly built a second reputation as a singer with remarkable range and control. In 2022, he competed on The Masked Singer as “Thingamabob,” earning praise from judges. He’s also a core member of The Philly Specials, releasing multiple charity Christmas albums with teammates that have raised millions—and even cracked the Billboard 200.
Devine joked that he’s grateful Mailata chose football over music. “If these guys sang for a living,” he laughed, “I’d be out of a job.” It was a rare moment where comedy took a backseat to genuine admiration.
The event concluded with the awarding of Marriott Bonvoy’s “Golden Key,” but the real takeaway had nothing to do with hotels or football. It was the image of a Hollywood musical star being effortlessly out-sung by a man built to block defensive linemen.
Sometimes, even Bumper Allen has to admit defeat.
Especially when the voice belongs to a 360-pound angel.