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The 9 Defensive Players Who Have Won Super Bowl MVP

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2016 Super Bowl: Von Miller, Broncos linebacker
Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning threw a pick six to Smith, who returned the interception 69 yards for a score in Seattle’s 43-8 rout of Denver. Smith also had a fumble recovery and 10 tackles in the upset win.


2014 Super Bowl: Malcolm Smith, Seahawks linebacker
Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning threw a pick six to Smith, who returned the interception 69 yards for a score in Seattle’s 43-8 rout of Denver. Smith also had a fumble recovery and 10 tackles in the upset win.


2003 Super Bowl: Dexter Jackson, Buccaneers safety
Jackson had two first-half interceptions of Raiders quarterback Rich Gannon to help lead Tampa Bay to a 48-21 upset victory over the Raiders.


2001 Super Bowl: Ray Lewis, Ravens linebacker
Lewis led a dominant Baltimore defense in its 34-7 victory over the Giants, who mustered only 152 yards of offense.


1996 Super Bowl: Larry Brown, Cowboys cornerback
Brown, the first cornerback to be named Super Bowl MVP, had two interceptions in the second half, which the Cowboys converted into touchdowns in their 27-17 win over the Steelers.


1986 Super Bowl: Richard Dent, Bears defensive end
Dent had two sacks and two forced fumbles as the Bears buried the Patriots 46-10 behind what is widely regarded as one of the best defenses in NFL history.


1978 Super Bowl: Harvey Martin and Randy White, Cowboys defensive linemen
Defensive end Martin and defensive tackle White led a Dallas defense that forced eight turnovers in the Cowboys’ 27-10 win over the Broncos. It is the only time two players have shared Super Bowl MVP honors.


1973 Super Bowl: Jake Scott, Dolphins safety
Scott had two interceptions, returning one 55 yards from the end zone in the fourth quarter, to help Miami beat Washington 14-7 to complete a 17-0 season.


1971 Super Bowl: Chuck Howley, Cowboys linebacker
Howley had two interceptions and a fumble recovery in the Cowboys’ 16-13 loss to the Colts. He’s the only player on a losing team to receive the award.
 
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