Seattle’s Kenneth Walker III runs to Super Bowl glory, MVP honors

SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- When the Seattle Seahawks won their first Super Bowl title 12 years ago, a 43-8 thrashing of the Peyton Manning-led Denver Broncos, the Most Valuable Player award could have landed in a number of different players' hands. Little-known linebacker Malcolm Smith was the winner, his pick-6 and fumble recovery standing out in Seattle's complete defensive effort that night.

When the Seahawks' lead stood at 12-0 entering the fourth quarter of Super Bowl LX on Sunday, the...