John Schneider knew that holding onto Kenneth Walker III would be difficult. The Seattle Seahawks running back was healthy in 2025 and proved that his rookie season was no fluke.
Walker had been the runner-up for offensive rookie of the year back in 2022, but nagging injuries, along with a weak offensive line, created some questions as to how good the Michigan State alum truly was.
He answered those questions this year, especially after his backfield partner Zach Charbonnet went down with an injury late in the season. Walker raised his game and helped Seattle claim its second Lombardi Trophy, winning the Super Bowl MVP award in the process.