Every 2019 NFL MVP award candidate is looking to leave his mark on the football world. And the top NFL MVP award candidates in 2019 will come from all around the league, with quarterbacks, receivers, running backs, and defensive backs all in the running.
When making 2019 NFL MVP award predictions, you have to start with the reigning MVP, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Other QBs like Aaron Rodgers, Drew Brees, and Andrew Luck will also be in the running, along with three-time NFL MVP Tom Brady.
Beyond the quarterbacks, players like running back Saquon Barkley, defensive end Khalil Mack, and wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. will have a chance to make a statement with their performances in the 2019 NFL season.
So which NFL stars are most likely to take home the hardware at the end of the season? Which player is most likely to win the 2019 NFL MVP award? Make your predictions by voting up the top candidates below.
1
13871Lamar Jackson
QuarterbackTeams: Baltimore Ravens
Last season's stats: 1,201 passing yards, 6 passing touchdowns, 695 rushing yards, 5 rushing touchdowns
2
11364Christian McCaffrey
Running backTeams: Carolina Panthers
Last season's stats: 1098 rushing yards, 7 rushing touchdowns, 867 receiving yards, 6 receiving touchdowns
3
11069Russell Wilson
QuarterbackBirthplace: Cincinnati, Ohio
Age: 31
Teams: Seattle Seahawks
Last season's stats: 3,448 passing yards, 35 passing touchdowns, 67 rushing yards
4
13092Patrick Mahomes II
QuarterbackTeams: Kansas City Chiefs
Last season's stats: 5,097 passing yards, 50 passing touchdowns, 60 rushing yards, 2 rushing touchdowns
5
8363Jimmy Garoppolo
QuarterbackAge: 28
Teams: San Francisco 49ers
Last season's stats: 718 passing yards, 5 touchdowns, 33 rushing yards
6
5847Michael Thomas
Wide receiverTeams: New Orleans Saints
Last season's stats: 1,405 receiving yards, 9 receiving touchdowns,
7
7874Drew Brees
QuarterbackBirthplace: Austin, Texas, United States of America
Age: 41
Teams: New Orleans Saints
Last season's stats: 3,992 passing yards, 32 passing touchdowns, 22 rushing yards, 4 rushing touchdowns
8
7774Deshaun Watson
QuarterbackLast season's stats: 4165 passing yards, 26 passing touchdowns, 551 rushing yards, 5 rushing touchdowns
9
8283Aaron Rodgers
QuarterbackBirthplace: Chico, California
Age: 32
Teams: Green Bay Packers
Last season's stats: 4,442 passing yards, 25 passing touchdowns, 269 rushing yards, 2 rushing touchdowns
10
5354Tyreek Hill
Wide receiverBirthplace: Georgia
Age: 26
Teams: Kansas City Chiefs
Last season's stats: 1,479 receiving yards, 12 receiving touchdowns, 151 rushing yards, 1 rushing touchdown
11
7486Saquon Barkley
Running backTeams: New York Giants
Last season's stats: 1,307 rushing yards, 11 rushing touchdowns, 721 receiving yards, 4 receiving touchdowns
12
5260J. J. Watt
Defensive endBirthplace: Waukesha, Wisconsin
Age: 31
Teams: Houston Texans, Wisconsin Badgers football, Central Michigan Chippewas football
Last season's stats: 16 sacks, 61 tackles, 7 forced fumbles
13
5667DeAndre Hopkins
Wide receiverBirthplace: Central, South Carolina
Age: 28
Teams: Arizona Cardinals
Last season's stats: 1,572 receiving yards, 11 receiving touchdowns
14
3540Andrew Luck
QuarterbackBirthplace: Washington, D.C.
Age: 31
Teams: Indianapolis Colts
RETIRED BEFORE 2019 SEASON
Last season's stats: 4593 passing yards, 39 passing touchdowns, 148 rushing yards
15
5367Julio Jones
Wide receiverBirthplace: Foley, Alabama
Age: 31
Teams: Atlanta Falcons
Last season's stats: 1,677 receiving yards, 8 receiving touchdowns, 12 rushing yards
16
5774Khalil Mack
Last season's stats: 12.5 sacks, 47 tackles, 6 forced fumbles
17
5064Alvin Kamara
Running backTeams: New Orleans Saints
Last season's stats: 883 rushing yards, 14 rushing touchdowns, 709 receiving yards, 4 recieving touchdowns
18
3543Josh Allen
QuarterbackLast season's stats: 2,074 passing yards, 10 passing touchdowns, 631 rushing yards, 8 rushing touchdowns
19
4564Aaron Donald
Defensive endAge: 29
Teams: Los Angeles Rams
Last season's stats: 20.5 sacks, 59 tackles, 4 forced fumbles
20
4365Ezekiel Elliott
Running backTeams: Dallas Cowboys
Last season's stats: 1,434 rushing yards, 6 rushing touchdowns, 567 receiving yards, 3 receiving touchdowns
21
3049Joey Bosa
Defensive endLast season's stats: 5.5 sacks, 23 tackles, 1 fumble recovery
22
3356Juju Smith-Schuster
Wide receiverBirthplace: Long Beach, California
Teams: Pittsburgh Steelers
Last season's stats: 1,426 receiving yards, 7 receiving yards, 12 rushing yards
23
5694Tom Brady
QuarterbackBirthplace: San Mateo, California, United States of America
Age: 43
Teams: New England Patriots
Last season's stats: 4,355 passing yards, 29 passing touchdowns, 35 rushing yards, 2 rushing touchdowns
24
3560Odell Beckham Jr.
Wide receiverBirthplace: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Age: 27
Teams: Cleveland Browns
Last season's stats: 1,052 receiving yards, 6 receiving touchdowns, 19 rushing yards
25
2443Kyler Murray
QuarterbackTeams: Arizona Cardinals
Last season's stats: Rookie season, 1st overall pick of 2019 NFL Draft