Kenneth Walker III chose the biggest stage of his career to deliver the loudest statement yet.
The Seattle Seahawks closed out their championship season with a convincing 29-13 victory over the New England Patriots, and Walker was at the center of it all. The running back rushed for 135 yards, added key contributions as a receiver, and walked away with Super Bowl MVP honors after another dominant postseason outing.
Seattle’s defense carried the team through much of the playoffs, but when it mattered most, Walker became the engine that kept the offense moving. He posted his third straight playoff game with at least 100 yards from scrimmage and finished the postseason with 413 total yards across three wins.
Walker’s rise came after adversity struck the Seahawks’ backfield. When Zach Charbonnet went down with a season-ending knee injury, Walker was asked to shoulder a heavier load. He responded by elevating his game, averaging nearly 25 touches per game in the playoffs after seeing a more modest workload during the regular season.
The timing could not have been better. Walker is entering the final year of his rookie contract and is set to become a free agent in 2026. His postseason surge has positioned him for a significant payday, showing he can thrive as a featured back when given the opportunity.
Adding to the emotion of the night, Walker’s father was in attendance for his first NFL game. Typically avoiding the crowds, he was persuaded to come and got to witness his son deliver a career-defining performance on football’s biggest stage.
Walker opened the game with authority, ripping off a 10-yard run on the first snap and later piling up 55 rushing yards on a single first-half scoring drive, the most by any player on one Super Bowl drive in the past 20 years.
For Walker and the Seahawks, the championship was the product of perseverance, trust, and timing. For the rest of the league, it was a reminder that one of the NFL’s most complete running backs is entering the prime of his career with momentum, confidence, and a Super Bowl MVP trophy to match.