In a stunning turn of events, Dequan Finn has been named the NFL Most Valuable Player, capping off one of the most improbable rises in football history. The former Baylor Bears and Toledo Rockets quarterback, once overlooked by major programs and NFL scouts, has now cemented his name among the sport’s greats.
After being drafted in the fourth round, Finn entered the NFL with something to prove. But what he just accomplished behind center has shocked the football world. Leading his team to a 15-2 record, he threw for 4,700 yards and 38 touchdowns, while also rushing for 1,200 yards and 14 more scores, making him the first quarterback in history to pass for 4,500+ yards and rush for 1,000+ yards in a single season.
His jaw-dropping playoff run, which included three straight game-winning drives, sealed his MVP status. In the Super Bowl, down by four points with under a minute left, Finn orchestrated a 95-yard touchdown drive, delivering the game-winning pass as time expired.
“This award isn’t just for me—it’s for every player who was ever doubted,” Finn said. “I’ve been overlooked my whole life, but I knew my time would come.”
With this historic season, Dequan Finn has redefined the quarterback position, proving that elite athleticism, leadership, and determination can shatter expectations.
