US EditionEx-Michigan State Star Kenneth Walker III Named Super Bowl MVP
Walker rushed for 135 yards and 26 receiving yards, gaining 413 yards in the playoffs as the Seahawks ended a 28-year gap for running back MVPs, officials said.
- On Sunday, February 8, 2026, Kenneth Walker III was named Super Bowl MVP as the Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots 29-13, becoming the first RB to win in 28 years.
- After Zach Charbonnet's season-ending injury, Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III assumed a larger role and was fresher for the playoffs, when he averaged nearly 25 touches per game, aided by a regular-season timeshare.
- Stat lines show Kenneth Walker III rushed for 135 yards and gained 26 receiving yards on 27 carries, totaling 413 yards from scrimmage across three postseason wins.
- Entering free agency in 2026, Kenneth Walker III will carry MVP momentum and is positioned to command a significant pay bump, while his Super Bowl run could reset the running back market and his father attended his first NFL game Sunday.
- As the league shifts against pass-heavy attacks, 507 carries and 15,000+ rushing yards reflect a run-first identity that propelled a Lombardi Trophy.
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Running back Kenneth Walker III is entering free agency as the Super Bowl MVP.
Former MSU Star Kenneth Walker III Shines as Super Bowl MVP
Photo: Mark J. Rebilas ~ Imagn Images February 9, 2026 ~ Anthony Bellino, Co-host of SportsWrap at WJR joins Kevin to discuss the Superbowl and give a recap of the night.SAN FRANCISCO ~ Kenneth Walker III capped off a storybook season by winning Super Bowl MVP honors, delivering a performance that blended explosiveness, toughness and the quiet confidence that has defined him since his days at Michigan State University. On football’s bi…
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Sports betting roundup: Kenneth Walker III leads Seahawks over Patriots in Super Bowl
Super Bowl 60 is in the books with the Seattle Seahawks defeating the New England Patriots 29-13. Seattle running back Kenneth Walker III took home MVP honors.
Kenneth Walker III becomes first running back to win Super Bowl MVP in 28 years
By JOSH DUBOW SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Kenneth Walker III is running into free agency with a Super Bowl MVP. Walker capped a prolific postseason with another big performance on the ground to help the Seattle Seahawks beat the New England Patriots 29-13 on Sunday night for a championship. While the defense carried Seattle for much of the postseason, Walker was once again the engine of the offense by rushing for 135 yards and adding 26 receiving for …
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