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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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Past Walter Payton Man of the Year Nominees

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