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Kenneth Walker III Shines in Super Bowl LX MVP Performance
Former Tennessee high school standout leads Seattle Seahawks to championship victory
Published on Feb. 9, 2026
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Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III was named the Super Bowl LX Most Valuable Player after rushing for 135 yards and helping lead his team to victory. Before his NFL success, Walker starred at Arlington High School in Tennessee, where he compiled over 3,400 rushing yards and 41 touchdowns during his high school career.
Why it matters
Walker's journey from a relatively unheralded Tennessee high school player to Super Bowl MVP showcases the potential for players from smaller programs to make it big in the NFL. His performance also highlights the continued pipeline of talent flowing from the state of Tennessee to the professional ranks.
The details
In the Super Bowl, Walker rushed for a game-high 135 yards on 27 carries, becoming the first running back to win the MVP award since 1998. Prior to his NFL success, Walker was a dominant high school player at Arlington High in Tennessee, where he compiled over 3,400 rushing yards and 41 touchdowns from 2016-2018. He initially had limited FBS offers coming out of high school before finding success at the college level with Wake Forest and Michigan State.
- Kenneth Walker III played for Arlington High School in Tennessee from 2016-2018.
- Walker rushed for nearly 900 yards and 8 touchdowns as a sophomore in 2016.
- Walker's rushing totals increased to 1,205 yards in 2017 and 1,326 yards in 2018 during his junior and senior seasons.
- Walker was named the Super Bowl LX MVP on February 9, 2026 after leading the Seattle Seahawks to victory.
The players
Kenneth Walker III
A running back for the Seattle Seahawks who was named Super Bowl LX MVP after rushing for 135 yards. He previously starred at Arlington High School in Tennessee, where he was a dominant player before going on to success at the college and professional levels.
Terrell Davis
The last running back to win Super Bowl MVP prior to Walker, having done so in Super Bowl XXXII in 1998.
What they’re saying
“Kenneth Walker III had himself a day on the ground for the Super Bowl LX champions on Sunday night at Levi's Stadium, helping lead the NFC Conference champions to the top of the proverbial NFL mountain top.”
— Andy Villamarzo, Author (on3.com)
What’s next
Walker will look to build on his Super Bowl MVP performance as he enters the offseason with the Seattle Seahawks. Fans in Tennessee will continue to follow his career progression as one of the state's top football talents to reach the NFL.
The takeaway
Kenneth Walker III's journey from a relatively unknown high school player in Tennessee to Super Bowl MVP showcases the potential for athletes from smaller programs to make it big in the NFL. His success highlights the continued pipeline of talent flowing from the state of Tennessee to the professional ranks.
