Who won NFL MVP in 2019
The 2019 NFL Most Valuable Player was Lamar Jackson, quarterback of the Baltimore Ravens. Selected 32nd overall in 2018, Jackson became the league’s primary standard-bearer for dual-threat quarterbacking and won the MVP in his first full season as a starter. This verified explainer outlines the voting results, the performance context that drove his selection, and the lasting impact the award had on his career trajectory and public perception.
2019 NFL MVP winner
Lamar Jackson of the Baltimore Ravens received the Associated Press MVP award for the 2019 season. He is one of the few unanimous selections in award history and the first unanimous MVP since Peyton Manning in 2013.
AP 2019 MVP voting results
| Rank | Player | Position | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamar Jackson | QB | BAL | 453 of 501 ballots |
| 2 | Patrick Mahomes | QB | KC | 3 |
| 3 | Aaron Rodgers | QB | GB | 13 |
| 4 | Russell Wilson | QB | SEA | 38 |
| 5 | Dak Prescott | QB | DAL | 10 |
Season performance context
Jackson’s 2019 campaign combined historic rushing numbers for a quarterback with elite passing efficiency. He rushed for 1,206 yards and 10 touchdowns on the ground while posting a 106.6 passer rating and a 13–3 record as starter, leading the Ravens to the top seed in the AFC.
Statistical snapshot (2019 regular season)
| Stat | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards | 3,127 | Efficient but lower volume due to run-first offense |
| Passing TDs | 10 | Balanced scoring between pass and rush |
| Rushing yards | 1,206 | NFL-leading QB and top among all backs |
| Rushing TDs | 10 | Extended plays with legs kept defenses off balance |
| Passer rating | 106.6 | High efficiency despite simplified play design |
| Record as starter | 13–3 | Playoff berth and AFC top seed |
Impact on career and legacy
Winning MVP in 2019 amplified Jackson’s national profile and validated the Ravens’ offensive system built around his dual abilities. The award preceded a high‑value contract extension, reshaped how defenses approach mobile quarterbacks league‑wide, and reinforced his status as a generational signal caller when healthy. Media narratives shifted from prospect-driven expectations to championship-level responsibility, setting the tone for how his career would be evaluated in subsequent seasons.
Key takeaways
- Lamar Jackson won the 2019 AP NFL MVP unanimously, the first unanimous winner since 2013.
- He led the Ravens to a 13–3 record and the AFC’s top seed while ranking at or near the top among quarterbacks in both rushing yards and passing efficiency.
- The award cemented his reputation as a dual-threat MVP prototype and influenced future league strategy around quarterback mobility.