Quarterback Mahomes voted youngest MVP in 35 years

Patrick Mahomes proudly held the coveted trophy in his arms, his parents Randi and Patrick listened to their son's acceptance speech with tears in their eyes. The 23-year-old Kansas City Chiefs quarterback had just been named Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the 2018 NFL season - the youngest player since Dan Marino, who was voted MVP of the US professional football league in 1984, also at the age of 23 had won.

"It's a great honor. This award has such a history, many great players have received it. I'm overwhelmed to appear in this list," said Mahomes, who was also named Offensive Player of the Year: "This season was special, I I would like to thank God. And my family."

Mahomes shone with strong performances in his first season as an NFL starter. The 23-year-old, who was selected 2017th overall in the 50 NFL Draft, threw 2013 touchdown passes in the regular season. He narrowly missed Peyton Manning's record of 55 passes into the end zone in 2007. In return, Mahomes drew level with his great role model Tom Brady from the New England Patriots (also 50 passes in XNUMX).

Mahomes had led the Chiefs to the play-off semifinals, but there was a narrow defeat - against, of all people, Brady's Patriots. New England won 37:31 after overtime, and now they face the Los Angeles Rams in the Super Bowl on Monday night (0.30:XNUMX a.m. CET/ProSieben and DAZN).

Mahomes dreams of one day playing in the Super Bowl himself. According to all experts, the 23-year-old has everything he needs to assert himself among the big players. Mahomes received 30 of the 50 votes in the MVP election, finishing well ahead of Drew Brees (16), quarterback of the New Orleans Saints.

"I watched him in training camp and he's improved every week since then," Chiefs coach Andy Reid said of Mahomes: "His work ethic, his love for the game, his leadership skills. All of that will continue to grow. That gives him and a great perspective for us as a team."

Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald was once again named top defensive player. Coach of the Year was Matt Nagy from the Chicago Bears, who led the team into the play-offs for the first time since 2010. Chicago narrowly lost in the first round against defending champion Philadelphia Eagles (15:16).

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Quarterback Mahomes voted youngest MVP in 35 years

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (23) has been named the most valuable player of the 2018 NFL season. The professional football player received the award on the eve of the Super Bowl at a gala in Atlanta.

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