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Ex-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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Bristol Herald Courier
News & RecordWalker III is 1st RB named Super Bowl MVP in 28 years
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Kenneth Walker III is running into free agency with a Super Bowl MVP.
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…
Associated Press News
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.
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