During the NFL Scouting Combine, defensive tackle Deone Walker thought Lamar Jackson was "robbed" of the MVP ... now he is teammates with the man who actually won the award.

During the NFL Scouting Combine, defensive tackle Deone Walker thought Lamar Jackson was “robbed” of the MVP … now he is teammates with the man who actually won the award. originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

Buffalo Bills star Josh Allen was deservedly awarded a large pay day this offseason with a new six-year $330 million contract after the best season of his career in 2024.

The all-around quarterback shined with a league-leading 77.3 QB rating after 3,731 yards passing and 28 touchdowns to just six interceptions. He led the Bills to another 13-4 season, AFC East title, and berth in the conference championship game where Buffalo was on the doorstep of a Super Bowl appearance.

Allen’s stellar season ended by winning his first MVP award, narrowly edging out the reigning MVP Lamar Jackson of the Baltimore Ravens. This conclusion wasn’t met with too much criticism, as Allen was the favorite to win the award all throughout the regular season.

However, these distinctions of “value” are extremely subjective and always up for interpretation and debate.

At the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, various outlets asked prospective draftees on their opinion of the MVP race.

One video resurfacing online shows Kentucky defensive tackle Deone Walker claim he believes Jackson should’ve won the award over Allen.

“Lamar. He got robbed.”

In an awkward turn of events, Walker would later get drafted by the Bills in the fourth round to team up with Allen.

In Walker’s defense, this claim was recorded weeks before the draft with him having no idea that he would be future teammates with the actual MVP winner.

Nonetheless, the moment likely brought about a laugh between the two when they first crossed paths in the locker room.

Walker’s rookie season may be a difficult climb as the 6-7 330-pounder is recovering from a concerning back injury. That, plus his awful athleticism score at the Combine compared to the rest of his class, may have been an explanation for him dropping to a Day 3 pick.

If he can return to the elite status he first projected before the injury, the Bills may have gotten a steal with an enormous D-line disruptor.

Walker has a chance to make a name for himself and regain any trust he might’ve lost with the always passionate Bills Mafia after his past remarks about their QB.

This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 2, 2025, where it first appeared.

During the NFL Scouting Combine, defensive tackle Deone Walker thought Lamar Jackson was “robbed” of the MVP … now he is teammates with the man who actually won the award.

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