Kenneth Walker III (born October 20, 2000) is a professional running back for the Kansas City Chiefs, but he first made his mark at Michigan State after transferring from Wake Forest, where he won the Walter Camp and Doak Walker Awards in 2021 and finished 6th in Heisman voting. Drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the second round of the 2022 NFL draft, he exploded onto the scene as a rookie with 1,050 rushing yards and nine touchdowns, earning All-Rookie honors. After a solid 2023 season (905 yards, 8 TDs), he battled injuries in 2024, but he bounced back in 2025 by starting all 17 games and rushing for 1,027 yards. His crowning achievement came that same year when he was named MVP of Super Bowl LX. Known for his explosive running style—including a spectacular college debut with 264 yards and four touchdowns—Walker has established himself as one of the NFL's most dynamic playmakers.