Seattle Celebrates Lombardi No. 2 as Kenneth Walker III Basks in MVP Glory
Downtown Seattle was electric on Wednesday as thousands of fans packed the streets to celebrate the Seahawks’ second Super Bowl title in franchise history. The city turned out in full force, and at the heart of it all was Kenneth Walker III - the man of the moment, the Super Bowl MVP, and the engine behind Seattle’s 29-13 win over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX.
From the moment the parade started, the chants were unmistakable: “MVP! MVP!”
"He tried negotiating with me 5 minutes ago. It was really weird!"
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Seahawks GM John Schneider on Super Bowl LX MVP Kenneth Walker III at the parade 😆
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And they weren’t just coming from the fans. Even Seahawks general manager John Schneider joined in, playfully telling the crowd that Walker had tried to renegotiate his contract just five minutes earlier.
The joke landed, the crowd roared, and the MVP chants only got louder.
And honestly, who could blame them?
Walker didn’t just show up on the game’s biggest stage - he took over. With 135 rushing yards on 27 carries and another 26 yards through the air on two catches, Walker controlled the pace, kept drives alive, and wore down a Patriots defense that had no answers for his relentless style. It was a performance rooted in grit and consistency, not flash - and that made it all the more impressive.
What makes Walker’s MVP nod even more notable is how rare it is for a running back to take home the honor. He becomes the first to do it since Terrell Davis in Super Bowl XXXII, nearly three decades ago. That puts Walker in elite company with names like Larry Csonka, Franco Harris, Marcus Allen, and Emmitt Smith - backs who didn’t just play in Super Bowls, but defined them.
And here's the kicker: Walker didn’t even score a touchdown. That’s right - no end zone celebrations, no highlight-reel spikes.
Just old-school, grind-it-out football. He’s only the fifth offensive player in Super Bowl history to win MVP without scoring or throwing a touchdown, joining a rare group that includes Joe Namath and Julian Edelman.
That speaks volumes about how impactful he was between the lines.
In a league that’s increasingly driven by quarterbacks and explosive passing games, Walker’s performance was a reminder of how a dominant ground game can still tilt the field. He kept the chains moving, chewed up clock, and kept the Patriots’ offense on the sideline - exactly what you want from your lead back in a championship setting.
As confetti rained down and the city of Seattle reveled in the moment, Kenneth Walker III stood tall - not just as the MVP of the game, but as the heartbeat of a team that brought another Lombardi Trophy home. And if Wednesday’s celebration was any indication, the city won’t be forgetting this one anytime soon.