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Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year

Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year

The Las Vegas Raiders announced Pro Bowl defensive end Maxx Crosby as the team's club winner for the 2025 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award presented by Nationwide. The Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award presented by Nationwide is the league's most prestigious honor, recognizing players who excel on the field and demonstrate a commitment to making a positive impact beyond the game.
Fans are encouraged to participate in Nationwide's annual Charity Challenge, a social media and online contest that allows fans to show support for their favorite Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year nominee. The nominee who receives the most collective hashtag mentions and online votes will win a $35,000 donation from Nationwide to the charity of their choice, with the runner-up receiving $10,000 and the third-place winner receiving $5,000. Charity Challenge voting takes place from Thursday, Dec. 4 to Monday, Jan. 5.
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The Ultimate Maxx Crosby Sweepstakes

Celebrate Maxx Crosby as the Las Vegas Raiders' Walter Payton Man of the Year club winner and enter for a chance to win the ultimate Maxx Crosby Sweepstakes!

Prizes:

  • Game-Worn Cleats
  • Signed Jersey
  • Tickets to An Evening with Maxx Crosby Gala presented by the Maxx Crosby Foundation

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY, see Official Rules at raiders.com/wpmoyrules.

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Past Walter Payton Man of the Year Nominees

Year Nominee
2025 Maxx Crosby
2024 Maxx Crosby
2023 Maxx Crosby
2022 AJ Cole
2021 Darren Waller
2020 Alec Ingold
2019 Tahir Whitehead
2018 Marshawn Lynch
2017 Bruce Irvin
2016 Dan Williams
2015 Justin Tuck
2014 Marcel Reece
2013 Usama Young
2012 Michael Huff
2011 Rock Cartwright
2010 Nnamdi Asomugha
2009 Sam Williams
2008 Nnamdi Asomugha
2007 Oren O’Neal
2006 Nnamdi Asomugha
2005 Jarrod Cooper