Walter Payton became an All-State running back and then became all-world at Jackson State. ... Chicago, the City with Broad Shoulders, saw the best of itself in Payton’s spirit.

Payton spent 13 seasons in the NFL breaking records. According to his Hall of Fame stats, at the time of his retirement, Payton ranked No. 1 in NFL history in carries (3,838), rushing yards (16,726), ...

Here are the 10 players leading the way for the Walter Payton Award through three weeks of the 2024 FCS football season. ... ShunDerrick Powell is the best running back in the country after Week 3.

First established in 1970 and in 1999 renamed after former Chicago Bears running back and Pro Football Hall of Famer Walter ...

Walter Payton, the legendary Jackson State running back who made nine Pro Bowls with the Chicago Bears, will be inducted to the National Federation of State High School Associations Hall of Fame ...

It will be the last regular-season home game for Walter Payton, the remarkable running back who has averaged more than 1,000 ... It was the eighth-best rushing game for the 30-year-old Payton, ...

David Montgomery reminds Detroit Lions head coach of throwback running backs like Walter Payton & Earl Campbell with his rare running style. ... The two make up the best running back duo in the NFL.

Payton finished his career as the NFL all-time rushing leader. He's since been passed by Emmitt Smith but still sits at second on the list. Payton died of a rare liver cancer in 1999, leaving behind a ...

Montana State quarterback Tommy Mellott won the 2024 Walter Payton Award as the best offensive player in FCS football. ... Walter Dean, Grambling State: Running back : 1989: John Friesz, Idaho ...