Kenneth Walker III

Kenneth Walker III is a running back for the Kansas City Chiefs as of September 30, 2026. Kansas City signed him on March 12, 2026, after he completed his Seattle Seahawks tenure as a key part of the team’s backfield. Walker was named Super Bowl LX Most Valuable Player after helping Seattle win the championship, then joined the Chiefs during the 2026 offseason. He was originally selected by Seattle in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft with the 41st overall pick.

Walker attended Michigan State after beginning his college career at Wake Forest. His 2021 season with the Spartans established him as one of the nation’s premier college running backs and earned him the Doak Walker Award, Walter Camp Player of the Year honors, unanimous first-team All-America recognition and Big Ten individual honors. Michigan State lists him at 5 feet 10 inches and 210 pounds during his college career, while current NFL listings identify him at 5 feet 9 inches and 211 pounds.

Walker’s style is built around acceleration, explosive cuts and the ability to create yards after contact. The Chiefs have highlighted his tackle-breaking ability and home-run potential, while his college profile established him as a decisive, physical runner capable of attacking openings quickly. He was born on October 20, 2000, and is from Arlington, Tennessee, where he attended Arlington High School.