The Super Bowl MVP honor has been awarded annually since the game's inception in 1967. Ten NFL defensive players have won the MVP award for their play. But, the most winners have played quarterback.

Four linebackers, two defensive ends, two safety backs, one corner back, and one defensive tackle have been named Super Bowl MVPs. The actual winners who were defensive players are:

1. Chuck Howley, LB, Dallas Cowboys - Super Bowl V

2. Jake Scott, S, Miami Dolphins - Super Bowl VII

3. Randy White, DT, Dallas Cowboys - Super Bowl XII

4. Harvey Martin, DE, Dallas Cowboys - Super Bowl XII

5. Richard Dent, DE, Chicago Bears - Super Bowl XX

6. Larry Brown, CB, Dallas Cowboys - Super Bowl XXX

7. Ray Lewis, LB, Baltimore Ravens - Super Bowl XXXV

8. Dexter Jackson, S, Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Super Bowl XXXVII

9. Malcolm Smith, LB, Seattle Seahawks - Super Bowl XLVIII

10. Von Miller, LB, Denver Broncos - Super Bowl 50

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