Lightest NFL MVP
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Posted: Aug 17, 2023
The average weight for NFL players has risen over time. Unsurprisingly, the lightest NFL MVPs came from an earlier era. The lightest NFL MVP was quarterback Fran Tarkenton, who won the award in 1975 at 190 pounds. Tarkenton threw for 2994 yards with 25 touchdowns for the Minnesota Vikings.
Lightest NFL MVPs
| Weight (lb) | Person | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 190 | Fran Tarkenton | 2994 passing yards and 27 touchdowns for Minnesota Vikings | 1975 |
| 192 | Y.A. Tittle | 3145 passing yards and 38 touchdowns for New York Giants | 1963 |
| 192 | Joe Theismann | 3714 passing yards and 30 touchdowns for Washington Redskins | 1983 |
| 194 | Johnny Unitas | 3x NFL MVP (1959, 1964, 1967) for Baltimore Colts | |
| 195 | Larry Brown (NFL) | 1216 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns for Washington Redskins | 1972 |
| 195 | Brian Sipe | 4132 passing yards and 31 touchdowns for Cleveland Browns | 1980 |
