REMEMBERING WALTER PAYTON ON HIS DEATH Walter Payton, legendary Jackson State running back, selected for NFHS Hall of Fame Robert Brazile. Brazile was drafted in the first round as the No. 6 pick.

One year ago, football great Walter Payton died of liver cancer at the age of 45. ... Up until the last week before Walter's death, Yaeger said "there was a sense that things could be okay." ...

Dak has been a leader in the mental health space and in raising awareness for the fight against cancer – two causes near and dear to his heart. Dak has already created an incredible legacy for himself ...

It was called NFL Man of the Year Award from 1970 until 1999, when it was renamed for Hall of Famer Walter Payton after his death in 1999. Payton was the recipient of the honor in 1977.

REMEMBERING WALTER PAYTON ON HIS DEATHWalter Payton, legendary Jackson State running back, selected for NFHS Hall of Fame. Robert Brazile. Brazile was drafted in the first round as the No. 6 pick.