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Former Michigan State running back Kenneth Walker III has agreed to terms with the Kansas City Chiefs. Walker will join quarterback Patrick Mahomes as the team's new lead running back for the 2026 season.
Walker was the 41st overall selection by Seattle out of Michigan State in 2022. Walker played two seasons at Wake Forest, where he rushed for 1,158 yards and 17 touchdowns. In one season as a Spartan, he rushed for 1,636 yards and 18 touchdowns.
Kenneth Walker III’s parents and siblings played a major role in shaping the new Chiefs running back’s path to the NFL.
Kenneth Walker spent the first four seasons of his career with the Seattle Seahawks.
Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III has agreed to sign with the Kansas City Chiefs, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Whether or not he was a Heisman snub, the former Michigan State standout Walker owns plenty of hardware now. Not only a Super Bowl ring, as his Seattle Seahawks downed the New England Patriots 29-13 in Super Bowl 60. Walker also earned MVP honors with his 135-yard performance.
After winning his first Super Bowl and MVP honors in the championship game, former Michigan State star Kenneth Walker has signed his first major contract in the NFL. The Seattle Seahawks chose not to use their franchise tag on the 25-year-old at the conclusion of his rookie contract,