Super Bowl MVP Betting: History, Past Winners, Trends, and More
Written by: Eddie Griffin
Last Update: Thu Feb 05, 2026, 1:41 am ET
Read Time: 10 minutes
At the end of each Super Bowl, the Lombardi Trophy is not the only hardware that is handed out. The standout performer on the biggest stage in American sports receives Super Bowl MVP honors and receives the Pete Rozelle Trophy, named after the longtime NFL commissioner.
From Bradshaw to Brady, Montana to Mahomes, and Rice to Rodgers, the list of Super Bowl MVP winners features many NFL legends and current and future Hall of Famers. The bright lights of the big game have also brought memorable moments for the likes of Doug Williams (Super Bowl XXII), Larry Brown (Super Bowl XXX), Santonio Holmes (Super Bowl XLIII), and Nick Foles (Super Bowl LII), players who will not have a bust in Canton but will always hold a special place with the fanbases of their respective franchises.
For both the partisan and neutral crowd, betting on Super Bowl MVP odds is one of the most popular ways to bet on the NFL's championship game. So, if you plan to bet on who will take home the hardware this year, what should you know?
Read on as we take a deep dive into Super Bowl MVP history, and if you are looking specifically for information and insights for Most Valuable Player betting for this year's Seahawks vs. Patriots matchup, check out Danny Burke's breakdown of Super Bowl 60 MVP odds and best bets.
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Super Bowl Most Valuable Player History
Historic Super Bowl MVP results should not be used solely to determine your Super Bowl MVP betting picks, but they do provide a lot of valuable context for bettors who are trying to determine which Chiefs or Eagles stars to back for MVP honors.
Winners of Super Bowl MVP: 2000-Present
| Super Bowl
(Game Year) |
Season | MVP | Position | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIX (2025) | 2024 | Jalen Hurts | QB | Philadelphia Eagles |
| LVIII (2024) | 2023 | Patrick Mahomes | QB | Kansas City Chiefs |
| LVII (2023) | 2022 | Patrick Mahomes | QB | Kansas City Chiefs |
| LVI (2022) | 2021 | Cooper Kupp | WR | Los Angeles Rams |
| LV (2021) | 2020 | Tom Brady | QB | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
| LIV (2020) | 2019 | Patrick Mahomes | QB | Kansas City Chiefs |
| LIII (2019) | 2018 | Julian Edelman | WR | New England Patriots |
| LII (2018) | 2017 | Nick Foles | QB | Philadelphia Eagles |
| LI (2017) | 2016 | Tom Brady | QB | New England Patriots |
| 50 (2016) | 2015 | Von Miller | LB | Denver Broncos |
| XLIX (2015) | 2014 | Tom Brady | QB | New England Patriots |
| XLVIII (2014) | 2013 | Malcolm Smith | LB | Seattle Seahawks |
| XLVII (2013) | 2012 | Joe Flacco | QB | Baltimore Ravens |
| XLVI (2012) | 2011 | Eli Manning | QB | New York Giants |
| XLV (2011) | 2010 | Aaron Rodgers | QB | Green Bay Packers |
| XLIV (2010) | 2009 | Drew Brees | QB | New Orleans Saints |
| XLIII (2009) | 2008 | Santonio Holmes | WR | Pittsburgh Steelers |
| XLII (2008) | 2007 | Eli Manning | QB | New York Giants |
| XLI (2007) | 2006 | Peyton Manning | QB | Indianapolis Colts |
| XL (2006) | 2005 | Hines Ward | WR | Pittsburgh Steelers |
| XXXIX (2005) | 2004 | Deion Branch | WR | New England Patriots |
| XXXVIII (2004) | 2003 | Tom Brady | QB | New England Patriots |
| XXXVII (2003) | 2002 | Dexter Jackson | S | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
| XXXVI (2002) | 2001 | Tom Brady | QB | New England Patriots |
| XXXV (2001) | 2000 | Ray Lewis | LB | Baltimore Ravens |
Position Key: QB – Quarterback, WR – Wide Receiver, LB – Linebacker, S – Safety
Super Bowl MVP Historical Facts
Who has won Super Bowl MVP the most times?
Brady leads the way with five. Four came in his run with the New England Patriots, while the last one came four years ago when he and the Buccaneers defeated Mahomes and the Chiefs in Super Bowl LV.
With last year's win, Mahomes joined Brady and Joe Montana as the only players with three or more Super Bowl MVP wins. Montana's three came during a run of four titles in nine seasons for the San Francisco 49ers.
Three players have won it twice, and all three, like Brady, Mahomes, Montana, are quarterbacks.
Like Montana (and eventually Brady and Mahomes), two of the three are already in the Hall of Fame, and the third will be at some point: Bart Starr of the Green Bay Packers (I and II), Terry Bradshaw of the Pittsburgh Steelers (XIII and XIV), and Eli Manning of the New York Giants (XLII and XLVI).
Which position has won Super Bowl MVP the most?
As with the NFL MVP, quarterbacks have dominated the award, winning it 33 of 58 times.
Wide receivers come in next with eight wins, followed by running back with seven. Linebacker (four), defensive end (two), and safety (also two) have been the most frequent winners on the defensive side of the ball.
Which positions have never won Super Bowl MVP? No offensive linemen or kickers have, but that is not a major surprise.
On the other hand, in what may come as a surprise to some, no tight ends have.
The guys throwing the passes are far more likely to win than the guys catching the passes, and if a pass-catcher does win the award, it will likely be a receiver.
The lone return man to win the award, Green Bay's Desmond Howard is one of only four players to win both the Heisman Trophy and Super Bowl MVP. Roger Staubach, Jim Plunkett, and Marcus Allen are the other three.
Super Bowl MVP Winners by Position
| Position | Total MVPs | Most Recent Super Bowl MVP Winner |
|---|---|---|
| Quarterback (QB) | 34 | Jalen Hurts, Philadelphia Eagles (Super Bowl LIX, 2024 season) |
| Running Back (RB) | 7 | Terrell Davis, Denver Broncos (Super Bowl XXXII, 1998 season) |
| Wide Receiver (WR) | 8 | Cooper Kupp, Los Angeles Rams (Super Bowl LVI, 2021 season) |
| Tight End (TE) | 0 | Never |
| Offensive Line (OL) | 0 | Never |
| Defensive End (DE) | 2 | Richard Dent, Chicago Bears (Super Bowl XX, 1985 season) |
| Defensive Tackle (DT) | 1 | Randy White, Dallas Cowboys (Super Bowl XII, 1977 season, shared) |
| Linebacker (LB) | 4 | Von Miller, Denver Broncos (Super Bowl 50, 2015 season) |
| Cornerback (CB) | 1 | Larry Brown, Dallas Cowboys (Super Bowl XXX, 1995 season) |
| Safety (S) | 2 | Dexter Jackson, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Super Bowl XXXVII, 2002 season) |
| Kicker / Punter | 0 | Never |
| Kick/Punt Returner (KR/PR) | 1 | Desmond Howard, Green Bay Packers (Super Bowl XXXI, 1996 season) |
Who was the last defensive player to win Super Bowl MVP?
To date, linebacker Von Miller is the last defensive player to be named Super Bowl MVP.
Miller helped lead the Denver Broncos to a 24-10 win over the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50. In the win, Miller had six tackles and two sacks, and he forced two fumbles.
Has anyone won NFL MVP and Super Bowl MVP in the same season?
With Mahomes taking both NFL MVP and Super Bowl MVP honors last season, six players have now pulled off the sweep in the same season: Starr (1966), Bradshaw (1978), Montana (1989), Emmitt Smith (1993), and Kurt Warner (1999).
Since Warner did the NFL MVP/Super Bowl MVP sweep with the Rams in the 1999 season, there were nine unsuccessful attempts to join or rejoin the club prior to Mahomes breaking the drought: Warner again in 2001, Raiders QB Rich Gannon in 2002, Seahawks RB Shaun Alexander in 2005, Tom Brady in 2007 and 2017, Peyton Manning in 2009 (Indianapolis Colts) and 2013 (Broncos), QB Cam Newton with the Panthers in 2015, and Matt Ryan with the Atlanta Falcons in 2016.
Thirteen players have won both awards at some point in their career, with Mahomes being the most recent member. He won NFL MVP in 2018, then bagged the Pete Rozelle Trophy the following season when the Chiefs defeated the 49ers to win their first title in 50 years.
Has a rookie ever won Super Bowl MVP?
To date, no rookie has won the award.
Has anyone won Super Bowl MVP in back-to-back years?
Starr, Bradshaw, and Mahomes are the only three players to win the award in back-to-back years. Mahomes had an opportunity to become the first back-to-back-to-back winner, but he and the Chiefs were routed by Hurts and the Eagles in Super Bowl LIX.
Has the Super Bowl Most Valuable Player award ever been shared?
That has happened only once. The Cowboys defeated the Broncos to win Super Bowl XII, with a dominant defensive effort–eight forced turnovers, four sacks, 156 total yards allowed–leading the way in the win.
After playing a key role in the victory, defensive end Harvey Martin and defensive tackle Randy White shared the award.
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