Super Bowl MVPs: Where Are They Now?
From legends like Bart Starr, Joe Namath, Terry Bradshaw and Joe Montana (pictured above) to modern greats like Tom Brady, Peyton Manning and Patrick Mahomes, the list of players who’ve been named most valuable player of the Super Bowl includes some of the most famous names in football history.
They’ve etched their names in the NFL record books, and many went on to successful post-football careers in broadcasting, coaching, business, endorsements and philanthropy.
Of course, not every one of them is as visible in the media and public life as Brady, Manning or Broadway Joe. Players like Chuck Howley, Jake Scott, Harvey Martin and Malcolm Smith didn’t exactly become household names after the single best game of their lives.
Here’s a look at every Super Bowl MVP, some of whom are still playing, some of whom have retired and some of whom have passed on.
Bart Starr (1934-2019)
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Quarterback, Green Bay Packers
Super Bowl MVPs: I, II
Pro Football Hall of Fame Class: 1977
Post-Playing Career: Packers head coach from 1975-83; later engaged in various business ventures and philanthropic activities.
Joe Namath (1943-)
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Quarterback, New York Jets
Super Bowl MVP: III
Pro Football Hall of Fame Class: 1985
Post-Playing Career: Appeared in many movies and TV series in guest or cameo roles; serves as celebrity commercial spokesman.
Len Dawson (1935-2022)
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Quarterback, Kansas City Chiefs
Super Bowl MVP: IV
Pro Football Hall of Fame Class: 1987
Post-Playing Career: Was a TV and radio sportscaster and analyst; advocated for prostate cancer detection and treatment.
Chuck Howley (1936-)
Linebacker, Dallas Cowboys
Super Bowl MVP: V
Pro Football Hall of Fame Class: Not inducted.
Post-Playing Career: Ran a uniform rental business in Dallas; founded Happy Hollow Ranch near Wills Point, Texas.
Roger Staubach (1942-)
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Quarterback, Dallas Cowboys
Super Bowl MVP: VI
Pro Football Hall of Fame Class: 1985
Post-Playing Career: Started a commercial real estate business in 1977 and sold the company in 2008; served as CBS NFL color commentator in the 1980s; served as commercial spokesman and philanthropist; jointly owned a NASCAR racing team; awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2018.
Jake Scott (1945-2020)
Safety, Miami Dolphins
Super Bowl MVP: VII
Pro Football Hall of Fame Class: Not inducted.
Post-Playing Career: Lived a mostly private life in Colorado, the Florida Keys and Hawaii.
Larry Csonka (1946-)
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Fullback, Miami Dolphins
Super Bowl MVP: VIII
Pro Football Hall of Fame Class: 1987
Post-Playing Career: Worked in the front office of the USFL’s Jacksonville Bulls; made guest or cameo appearances in TV and movies; produced and hosted outdoors TV programs; still celebrates every season when the NFL’s last unbeaten team gets its first loss.
Franco Harris (1950-2022)
Running Back, Pittsburgh Steelers
Super Bowl MVP: IX
Pro Football Hall of Fame Class: 1990
Post-Playing Career: Worked in business and charitable causes; part of Pennsylvania’s delegation at the 2008 Democratic National Convention; co-owned the Pittsburgh Passion of the Women’s Football Alliance.
Remind Lynn Swann (1952-)
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Wide Receiver, Pittsburgh Steelers
Super Bowl MVP: X
Pro Football Hall of Fame Class: 2001
Post-Playing Career: Broadcaster for ABC Sports from 1983-2006; lost the election for Pennsylvania governor in 2006; served as athletic director of the University of Southern California from 2016-19.
Fred Biletnikoff (1943-2023)
Wide Receiver, Oakland Raiders
Super Bowl MVP: XI
Pro Football Hall of Fame Class: 1988
Post-Playing Career: Coached at the high school and college levels; was wide receivers coach for the Oakland Raiders from 1989-2007; founded Tracey’s Place of Hope, a shelter for domestic violence victims and substance abuse treatment for teenage girls.
Harvey Martin (1950-2001)
Defensive End, Dallas Cowboys
Super Bowl MVP: XII (shared with Randy White)
Pro Football Hall of Fame Class: Not inducted.
Post-Playing Career: Worked as a pro wrestling commentator; worked in sales for a Dallas-area company; advocated for drug and alcohol abuse prevention.
Randy White (1953-)
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Defensive Tackle, Dallas Cowboys
Super Bowl MVP: XII (shared with Harvey Martin)
Pro Football Hall of Fame Class: 1994
Post-Playing Career: Opened Randy White’s All-American Grill & Bar Row; had a cameo in Necessary Roughness; became a spokesman for Coaches vs. Overdoses.
Terry Bradshaw (1948-)
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Quarterback, Pittsburgh Steelers
Super Bowl MVPs: XIII, XIV
Pro Football Hall of Fame Class: 1989
Post-Playing Career: Longtime analyst and cohost on FOX NFL Sunday studio show; appeared in the film Failure to Launch and the TV series The Bradshaw Bunch; has recorded several country music albums; has been an author, a motivational speaker and advocate for mental health, and a horse breeder.
Jim Plunkett (1947-)
Quarterback, Oakland Raiders
Super Bowl MVP: XV
Pro Football Hall of Fame Class: Not inducted.
Post-Playing Career: Worked as a radio broadcaster for the Raiders franchise; involved in various business ventures, charitable activities and Raiders alumni events.
Remind Joe Montana (1956-)
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Quarterback, San Francisco 49ers
Super Bowl MVPs: XVI, XIX, XXIV
Pro Football Hall of Fame Class: 2000
Post-Playing Career: Worked as an analyst for NBC Sports; invested in tech startups and the wine industry; celebrity spokesman for major brands (such as Guinness); active in charitable work; appeared on the sidelines to cheer on alma mater Notre Dame in the college football national championship game.
John Riggins (1949-)
Running Back, Washington Redskins
Super Bowl MVP: XVII
Pro Football Hall of Fame Class: 1992
Post-Playing Career: Endeavors have included screen and stage acting, broadcasting and public speaking; worked as a sports commentator and hosted a radio show covering Washington football.
Marcus Allen (1960-)
Running Back, Los Angeles Raiders
Super Bowl MVP: XVIII
Pro Football Hall of Fame Class: 2003
Post-Playing Career: Worked as an analyst for CBS and NFL Network; supported youth education and health initiatives; invests in real estate; active in football and Raiders alumni events.
Richard Dent (1960-)
Defensive End, Chicago Bears
Super Bowl MVP: XX
Pro Football Hall of Fame Class: 2011
Post-Playing Career: Worked as a consultant and mentor for young defensive players, and advocated for former NFL players’ right and health initiatives; pursued construction and energy-related business ventures.
Phil Simms (1955-)
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Quarterback, New York Giants
Super Bowl MVP: XXI
Pro Football Hall of Fame Class: Not inducted.
Post-Playing Career: Worked for CBS Sports as a color commentator and studio analyst on The NFL Today; authored several books on football; sons Chris and Matt were both NFL quarterbacks.
Doug Williams (1955-)
Quarterback, Washington Redskins
Super Bowl MVP: XXII
Pro Football Hall of Fame Class: Not inducted.
Post-Playing Career: Coached at the college and pro levels, including his alma mater Grambling State; worked in scouting and executive positions for Tampa Bay and Washington NFL teams; promotes diversity in coaching and leadership within the NFL; supports education and mentorship charitable programs.
Remind Jerry Rice (1962-)
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Wide Receiver, San Francisco 49ers
Super Bowl MVP: XXIII
Pro Football Hall of Fame Class: 2010
Post-Playing Career: Worked as a football analyst for ESPN and NFL Network; competed on reality shows, including Dancing With the Stars; celebrity spokesman (Uber Eats); appeared in TV and movie cameo roles; an avid golfer; supports youth education and health initiatives.
Ottis Anderson (1957-)
Running Back, New York Giants
Super Bowl MVP: XXV
Pro Football Hall of Fame Class: Not inducted.
Post-Playing Career: Involved in business, motivational speaking and charitable work; has corporate partnerships with companies in the sports and health industries.
Mark Rypien (1962-)
Quarterback, Washington Redskins
Super Bowl MVP: XXVI
Pro Football Hall of Fame Class: Not inducted.
Post-Playing Career: Established the Rypien Foundation for childhood cancer research; briefly owned a NASCAR team; frequently plays in celebrity golf tournaments; nephew Brett Rypien is a quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings.
Troy Aikman (1966-)
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Quarterback, Dallas Cowboys
Super Bowl MVP: XXVII
Pro Football Hall of Fame Class: 2006
Post-Playing Career: Longtime FOX Sports game analyst before moving to ESPN’s Monday Night Football, teamed with play-by-play announcer Joe Buck; cofounded a NASCAR team with Roger Staubach; chairman of the Troy Aikman Foundation children’s charity; appears as celebrity commercial spokesperson; launched a light beer brand called Eight.
TV Insider Emmitt Smith (1969-)
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Running Back, Dallas Cowboys
Super Bowl MVP: XXVIII
Pro Football Hall of Fame Class: 2010
Post-Playing Career: Founded Pat & Emmitt Smith Charities for children; worked as an analyst for NFL Network and ESPN; won Season 3 of Dancing With the Stars; cofounded Smith/Cypress Partners LP and ESmith Legacy real estate developers; has made guest appearances on several reality TV shows; stepfather to comedian/actot Martin Lawrence’s daughter Jasmine Paige Lawrence.
Steve Young (1961-)
Quarterback, San Francisco 49ers
Super Bowl MVP: XXIX
Pro Football Hall of Fame Class: 2005
Post-Playing Career: Cofounded Huntsman Gay Global Capital private equity firm; chairman of the board for Integrity Marketing Group; established the Forever Young Foundation children’s charity; made several TV and movie cameo appearances; was an analyst for ESPN’s NFL studio shows until 2023.
Larry Brown (1969-)
Cornerback, Dallas Cowboys
Super Bowl MVP: XXX
Pro Football Hall of Fame Class: Not inducted.
Post-Playing Career: Cohost of the Dallas Cowboys Radio Network pregame and postgame shows; operates the Dallas-area Metroplex Youth Football Association.
Desmond Howard (1970-)
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Kick Returner, Green Bay Packers
Super Bowl MVP: XXXI
Pro Football Hall of Fame Class: Not inducted.
Post-Playing Career: Founded the Desmond and Rebkah Howard Scholarship Fund at the University of Michigan; works as a studio analyst for ESPN’s college football coverage.
Terrell Davis (1972-)
Running Back, Denver Broncos
Super Bowl MVP: XXXII
Pro Football Hall of Fame Class: 2017
Post-Playing Career: Worked for NFL Network as a correspondent and studio host; made several TV cameo and guest appearances; in 2024, was falsely accused of assault by a flight attendant, handcuffed and removed from a United Airlines flight.
John Elway (1960-)
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Quarterback, Denver Broncos
Super Bowl MVP: XXXIII
Pro Football Hall of Fame Class: 2004
Post-Playing Career: Had executive and ownership roles in the Arena Football League; named general manager and executive vice president of football operations for the Broncos in 2011, and won Super Bowl 50 as an executive; has several business interests, including car dealerships and restaurants; competed as Leaf Sheep in Season 12 of FOX’s The Masked Singer.
Kurt Warner (1971-)
Quarterback, St. Louis Rams
Super Bowl MVP: XXXIV
Pro Football Hall of Fame Class: 2017
Post-Playing Career: Worked as sportscaster for NFL Network, FOX and Westwood One; made several TV guest appearances, including competing on Dancing With the Stars in 2010; established the First Things First children’s charity; coaches football at the high school level; Zachary Levi starred as him in the 2021 biographical film American Underdog.
Ray Lewis (1975-)
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Linebacker, Baltimore Ravens
Super Bowl MVP: XXXV
Pro Football Hall of Fame Class: 2018
Post-Playing Career: Made several TV guest appearances and has many celebrity endorsements; worked as a sportscaster for ESPN and FS1; competed on Season 28 of Dancing With the Stars in 2019 but had to withdraw due to injury; established the Ray Lewis 52 Foundation for disadvantaged youth.
Remind Tom Brady (1977-)
Quarterback, New England Patriots/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Super Bowl MVPs: (Patriots) XXXVI, XXXVIII, XLIX, LI, (Buccaneers) LV
Post-Playing Career: Celebrity commercial spokesman; created the TB12 Foundation to provide free post-injury rehabilitation and training to underprivileged young athletes; founded the TB12 brand of merchandise, sports equipment, food and supplements; cofounded an sports-based NFT platform called Autograph; was a paid spokesperson for the failed FTX cryptocurrency exchange; purchased a minority stake in the WNBA’s Las Vegas Aces; purchased a 5% stake in the Las Vegas Raiders NFL team; joined FOX Sports as an NFL game analyst and will be in the broadcast booth at Super Bowl LIX.
Dexter Jackson (1977-)
Dexter Jackson during Official Celebrity Gift Lounge – Super Bowl XL – Produced by On 3 Productions – Day 3 at Renaissance Center in Detroit, Michigan, United States. (Photo by Mychal Watts/NFLPhotoLibrary for ON 3 PRODUCTIONS)
Safety, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Super Bowl MVP: XXXVII
Pro Football Hall of Fame Class: Not inducted.
Post-Playing Career: Hosted a sports radio show; motivational speaker; established the Dexter Jackson MVP Foundation; served as defensive backs coach at Alabama State and Clark Atlanta University.
Deion Branch (1979-)
Wide Receiver, New England Patriots
Super Bowl MVP: XXXIX
Pro Football Hall of Fame Class: Not inducted.
Post-Playing Career: Established the Deion Branch Charitable Foundation children’s charity; served as interim head coach for Louisville in the 2022 Fenway Bowl; named wide receivers coach at Louisville in 2025.
TV Insider Hines Ward (1976-)
Wide Receiver, Pittsburgh Steelers
Super Bowl MVP: XL
Pro Football Hall of Fame Class: Not inducted.
Post-Playing Career: Won Season 12 of Dancing With the Stars; completed the Ironman World Championshipsin 2013; named an honorary ambassador for the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang; appeared as a walker on AMC’s The Walking Dead; coached in the NFL, college and XFL; became wide receivers coach for the Arizona State Sun Devils in 2024.
Peyton Manning (1976-)
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Quarterback, Indianapolis Colts
Super Bowl MVP: XLI
Pro Football Hall of Fame Class: 2021
Post-Playing Career: Along with brother Eli, is cohost of ESPN’s Manningcast alternate presentations of Monday Night Football; appears as celebrity commercial spokesman; founded production studio Omaha Productions; host of ESPN+ series Peyton’s Places; hosted a revival of TV quiz show College Bowl; established the Peyback Foundation charity.
Eli Manning (1981-)
Quarterback, New York Giants
Super Bowl MVPs: XLII, XLVI
Post-Playing Career: Along with brother Peyton, is cohost of ESPN’s Manningcast alternate presentations of Monday Night Football; host of Guiding Eyes for the Blind’s Golf Classic; appears as celebrity commercial spokesman; joined the ownership group of a National Women’s Soccer League team.
TV Insider Santonio Holmes (1984-)
Wide Receiver, Pittsburgh Steelers
Super Bowl MVP: XLIII
Pro Football Hall of Fame Class: Not inducted.
Post-Playing Career: Created the III & Long Foundation to raise awareness to help fight Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) and provide financial support and treatment options for families affected by the disease. Has participated in yoga events to raise awareness and research for SCD; organizes celebrity charity golf tournaments.
Drew Brees (1979-)
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Quarterback, New Orleans Saints
Super Bowl MVP: XLIV
Post-Playing Career: Served as NBC NFL game analyst for the 2022 season; established the Brees Dream Foundation to support cancer patients and research; partner in Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux restaurant; investor in Smalls Sliders restaurant; owns or is partner in several business ventures.
Aaron Rodgers (1983-)
Quarterback, Green Bay Packers
Super Bowl MVP: XLV
As of February 2025: Quarterback for the New York Jets; occasional promoter of conspiracy theories.
Joe Flacco (1985-)
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Quarterback, Baltimore Ravens
Super Bowl MVP: XLVII
As of February 2025: Completed his 17th season, most recently with the Indianapolis Colts.
Malcolm Smith (1989-)
Linebacker, Seattle Seahawks
Super Bowl MVP: XLVIII
Post-Playing Career: Enrolled at an MBA program at The Wharton School with the goal of becoming a small-business owner.
Von Miller (1989-)
Linebacker, Denver Broncos
Super Bowl MVP: 50
As of February 2025: Completed his 14th NFL season, third with the Buffalo Bills.
Nick Foles (1989-)
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Quarterback, Philadelphia Eagles
Super Bowl MVP: LII
Post-Playing Career: Established the Foles Believe Foundation; plans to become a pastor.
Julian Edelman (1986-)
Wide Receiver, New England Patriots
Super Bowl MVP: LIII
Post-Playing Career: Has his own clothing brand, JE11; cofounded production company Nuthouse Sports; hosts a podcast and is a frequent podcast guest.
Patrick Mahomes (1995-)
Quarterback, Kansas City Chiefs
Super Bowl MVPs: LIV, LVII, LVIII
As of February 2025: Playing in Super Bowl LIX.
Cooper Kupp (1993-)
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Wide Receiver, Los Angeles Rams
Super Bowl MVP: LVI
As of February 2025: Completed his eighth season with the Rams.
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