Kenneth Walker III won Super Bowl MVP for the Seattle Seahawks last year and subsequently signed a three-year, $43.05 million contract with the Kansas City Chiefs, where he's expected to excel.
Walker has everything team's would want in their starting running back: strength, speed, patience, and the unique ability to break tackles while also being a true home-run threat from anywhere on the field.
Walker has rushed for over 3,700 yards and has scored 32 times over the course of his career. He's stayed relatively healthy throughout his career and had his best season rushing since his rookie year in 2025.
The fifth year back could see a career-high in carries and touchdowns in Kansas City where he won't be giving up redzone duties to former backup Zach Charbonnet in Seattle. He becomes the best running back KC has seen since Jamaal Charles - the only question surrounding his future production is whether or not Andy Reid and co. will stick with the run game after being a pass-first unit for so long.
Game one was a major success for Walker and the Chiefs as they ran all over the Denver Broncos in primetime. He forced several missed tackles, had a 60-yard touchdown on fourth down and ultimately rushed for 173 yards on 23 carries.
Here's all the latest on Kansas City Chiefs running back Kenneth Walker III including news, stats, records & history.
Player Information
Name | Kenneth Walker III |
Position | Running Back |
Age | 25 |
Height | 5' 9" |
Weight | 211 lbs |
Birthday | October 20, 2000 |
Birthplace | Memphis, TN |
College | Wake Forest, Michigan State |
Draft | 2022: Rd 2, Pk 41 (SEA) |
Pro Experience | 5 seasons |
Team(s) | Seattle Seahawks (2022-2025), Kansas City Chiefs (2026-present) |
Career Stats
Games Played | 58 |
Rushing Attempts | 821 |
Rushing Yards | 3,555 |
Receptions | 133 |
Receiving Yards | 1,005 |
Rushing Touchdowns | 29 |
Receiving Touchdowns | 2 |
*Stats entering 2026 season
Single Season Career Highs
Rushing Attempts | 228 (2022) |
Rushing Yards | 1,050 (2022) |
Rushing Touchdowns | 9 (2022) |
Receptions | 46 (2024) |
Receiving Yards | 299 (2024) |
Awards & Honors
Super Bowl champion (LX)
Super Bowl MVP (LX)
All-Rookie Team (2022)
Doak Walker Award (2021)
Salary and contract
Walker signed a three-year, $43.05 million contract in the offseason, with $28.7 million guaranteed. He'll become an unrestricted free agent after the 2028 season.
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