Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence could be a sleeper MVP winner

Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars are rocking it together. He's helped the Jags become a respectable team in just a few seasons, but he's certainly not in the conversation of talents like Josh Allen or Patrick Mahomes. But, what if 2026 is his real breakout year? What if he thrives this season and really takes the Jags to the next level? Lawrence could really be a sleeper MVP winner. He has the skill and mindset to pull it off. He just needs the wins. Brad Gagnon of Bleacher Report names him an under-the-radar quarterback who could win MVP next year. "Lawrence certainly has the talent as a No. 1 overall pick who should only be entering his prime, and he seemed to finally find a sustained groove in Liam Coen's new offense last season," he says. "The Clemson product threw 15 touchdowns to just one interception with a 113.2 passer rating over his final six games, as the Jaguars ran the table in the second half of the 2025 season. The momentum is there." More sports news: Duke Standout Isaiah Evans Trending Up in NBA Draft Hot Take: Why Trevor Lawrence Could Be MVP Lawrence feels like the kind of MVP candidate people forget about until the wins start stacking up in October. The spotlight hasn't followed him the way it follows some of the league's bigger personalities, but that may work in his favor. Lawrence enters the season with something to prove after an uneven year. The talent has never been the question. What makes him an intriguing sleeper is the situation around him. If Jacksonville rebounds and returns to playoff contention, Lawrence will be at the center of the story. More sports news: Chiefs Need to Address a Patrick Mahomes Problem in 2026 The MVP race usually comes down to a handful of the same names. Lawrence isn't there right now but that could certainly change.