NFL Hall of Famer Walter Payton was given a Golden Diploma from his alma mater, Jackson State University, last month.

Wright was 82 years old. Wright's likeness was used for the inspiration for what is now known as the Walter Payton Man of the Year trophy.

Jacksonville Jaguars DL Arik Armstead was named the 2024 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year. An exclusive award, given only to the most deserving.

Arik Armstead, whose Armstead Academic Project supports early childhood education, was selected as the Walter Payton Man of the Year on Thursday night.The Sacramento native, who openly discusses ...

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.

NEW ORLEANS – The NFL announced this evening that Jacksonville Jaguars DE Arik Armstead was named the 2024 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year. The award is the league's most prestigious honor, ...

Sacramento-area native and Jaguars defensive lineman Arik Armstead has won the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award for the 2024 NFL season.

Walter Payton lives on as part of the league’s Man of the Year Award.

When he collides with opposing defenses, he makes an impact, but you could argue it's nothing compared to the impact Travis Kelce is making in the community.

NFL executive VP of football operations Troy Vincent discusses the importance of the league's Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award and player community service ahead of Thursday's "NFL Honors ...