Derrick Henry, Travis Kelce Named Walter Payton Man of the Year Honorees
The NFL has revealed the 32 players nominated for the prestigious Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award. This award honors players for both their on-field achievements and their philanthropic efforts in the community. The final winner will be unveiled during the NFL Honors ceremony in San Francisco on February 5, just before Super Bowl LX.
Derrick Henry and Travis Kelce Recognized
Among the notable nominees are Baltimore Ravens’ running back Derrick Henry and Kansas City Chiefs’ tight end Travis Kelce. They join a roster of distinguished players from different teams, showcasing their commitment on and off the field.
Full List of Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Honorees
Here are the 32 players selected by their teams:
- Arizona Cardinals: Kelvin Beachum
- Atlanta Falcons: A.J. Terrell Jr.
- Baltimore Ravens: Derrick Henry
- Buffalo Bills: Dion Dawkins
- Carolina Panthers: Austin Corbett
- Chicago Bears: DJ Moore
- Cincinnati Bengals: Ted Karras
- Cleveland Browns: Grant Delpit
- Dallas Cowboys: Solomon Thomas
- Denver Broncos: Garett Bolles
- Detroit Lions: DJ Reader
- Green Bay Packers: Jordan Love
- Houston Texans: Azeez Al-Shaair
- Indianapolis Colts: Kenny Moore II
- Jacksonville Jaguars: Logan Cooke
- Kansas City Chiefs: Travis Kelce
- Las Vegas Raiders: Maxx Crosby
- Los Angeles Chargers: Cameron Dicker
- Los Angeles Rams: Kyren Williams
- Miami Dolphins: Bradley Chubb
- Minnesota Vikings: C.J. Ham
- New England Patriots: Hunter Henry
- New Orleans Saints: Demario Davis
- New York Giants: Bobby Okereke
- New York Jets: Quincy Williams
- Philadelphia Eagles: Jordan Mailata
- Pittsburgh Steelers: Alex Highsmith
- San Francisco 49ers: Curtis Robinson
- Seattle Seahawks: Julian Love
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Baker Mayfield
- Tennessee Titans: Jeffery Simmons
- Washington Commanders: Bobby Wagner
This year’s honor underscores not only athletic excellence but also the vital contributions players make within their communities. The NFL continues to highlight the importance of social responsibility alongside athletic performance.
