Payton starred for the Chicago Bears from 1975 to 1987 after graduating from Jackson State. At Jackson State, Payton, as a running back, was voted Black College Player of the Year in 1973 and 1974.

Payton, for the way he blanketed offensive players, broke down how to fight through screens, read body angles and own space defensively. That conversation helped flip a switch.

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Out of 32 nominees, one NFL player was awarded the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award. Learn which football star took home the award in 2025 ahead of Super Bowl LIX.

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.

A joint services body bearer team carries the flag-draped casket of former President Jimmy Carter at Washington National Cathedral in Washington, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, for a state funeral.

It is the highest honor in the league. While Kelce hasn't won the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award itself — the winner won't be announced until Feb. 6 — he has won the charity challenge.

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Adam Thielen’s helmet shows Walter Payton “Man of the Year” decal at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Sunday, December 15, 2024.

Ogunjobi is the Steelers nominee for the 2024 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award, presented by Nationwide, an honor he more than deserves with the way he truly gives from the heart. Ogunjobi ...

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