Kenneth Walker III calls Super Bowl MVP award 'surreal'

Kenneth Walker III described winning the Super Bowl MVP as 'surreal' after rushing for a game-high 135 yards in Seattle's victory over New England; he overcame a high school diagnosis of blood clots in his lungs and will test free agency after this season.

Kenneth Walker III said his Super Bowl performance and MVP award felt "surreal" and that a child version of himself from Tennessee would not have believed it. He rushed for a game-high 135 yards as Seattle's offense helped the team contain New England. Walker recalled a high school diagnosis of blood clots in his lungs that once threatened his playing career and described treatment that allowed him to return. This season was the final year of his contract with Seattle and he will test free agency in the coming months. Notable details: - Walker rushed for 135 yards and was named Super Bowl MVP, becoming the first running back to win the award since Terrell Davis in 1998. - In high school he was diagnosed with blood clots in his lungs and later used blood thinner medication that allowed him to resume playing. - Teammate Zach Charbonnet tore an ACL in the playoffs, and Walker said his workload increased; he wrote Charbonnet's number on his wrist during the game. - Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald praised Walker's performance and credited the team's dedication to the run game. - This was Walker's final year under contract and he will enter free agency this spring and summer. Summary: Walker’s MVP win highlights both his recovery from a serious health scare and a standout performance in the championship game. He is the first running back to win Super Bowl MVP since 1998. His next scheduled step is to test free agency this spring and summer. Undetermined at this time is where he will sign.