Kenneth Walker III named Super Bowl LX MVP

Seahawks running back calls award a "surreal moment"

Feb. 9, 2026 at 12:31am

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Kenneth Walker III of the Seattle Seahawks was named the MVP of Super Bowl LX after rushing for 135 yards and a touchdown in the Seahawks' victory. Walker, who is set to become a free agent in a month, said the award was a "surreal moment" that he never could have imagined as a kid.

Why it matters

Walker's MVP performance cements his status as one of the top young running backs in the NFL and could significantly boost his value as he enters free agency. The Seahawks will now have to decide whether to re-sign him or let him test the open market.

The details

Walker rushed 27 times for 135 yards and caught two passes for 26 yards in the game. He had a 49-yard touchdown run called back due to a holding penalty. Walker's 135 rushing yards were the most in a Super Bowl since Terrell Davis had 157 for the Broncos in 1998. Despite his individual success, Walker said he is "not really focused on my personal gains" and just wants to "make the best impact on my team."

  • Kenneth Walker III was named Super Bowl LX MVP on February 9, 2026.

The players

Kenneth Walker III

The Seattle Seahawks running back who was named Super Bowl LX MVP after rushing for 135 yards and a touchdown.

Terrell Davis

The former Denver Broncos running back who previously held the record for most rushing yards in a Super Bowl with 157 in 1998.

Jalen Sundell

The Seahawks center who was called for a holding penalty that negated a 49-yard touchdown run by Kenneth Walker III.

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What they’re saying

“If I would tell myself as a kid right now, I wouldn't have guessed that I would be the one to win the MVP. So, this is a surreal moment, and it doesn't happen without the guys in the locker room.”

— Kenneth Walker III, Running back, Seattle Seahawks

“Honestly, I feel like I'm just a team player. I'm not really focused on my personal gains. I just want to make the best impact on my team in the best way possible.”

— Kenneth Walker III, Running back, Seattle Seahawks

What’s next

With Kenneth Walker III set to become a free agent in a month, the Seahawks will have to decide whether to re-sign him or let him test the open market.

The takeaway

Kenneth Walker III's MVP performance in Super Bowl LX solidifies his status as one of the top young running backs in the NFL. While his individual success was impressive, his team-first mentality and desire to make the best impact on his team show why he has become such a valuable asset for the Seahawks.