Thursday, December 8, 2022

2022 Walter Payton Man of the Year Nominees

The NFL on Tuesday revealed the 32 nominees for the 2022 Walter Payton Man of the Year award. The prestigious award was established in 1970 to recognize and honor the great work the league’s players are doing off the field. It was renamed after the late Hall of Fame running back Walter Payton in 1999. 

There are so many players across the league doing great things in their communities. This is an award that can deservedly go to any of the 32 nominees. It can also deservedly go to many players on each team that aren’t nominated. 

2022 Walter Payton Man of the Year Nominees

Adam Thielen, WR, Minnesota Vikings
Zach Ertz, TE, Arizona Cardinals
Chris Lindstrom, OG, Atlanta Falcons
Chuck Clark, S, Baltimore Ravens
Dion Dawkins, OT, Buffalo Bills
Derrick Brown, DT, Carolina Panthers
Jaylon Johnson, CB, Chicago Bears
Sam Hubbard, DE, Cincinnati Bengals 
Joel Bitonio, OG, Cleveland Browns 
Dak Prescott, QB, Dallas Cowboys
Dalton Risner, OG, Denver Broncos
Jared Goff, QB, Detroit Lions 
Aaron Jones, RB, Green Bay Packers 
Christian Kirksey, LB, Houston Texans 
Shaquille Leonard, LB, Indianapolis Colts 
Tyler Shatley, OG, Jacksonville Jaguars 
Patrick Mahomes, QB, Kansas City Chiefs
A.J. Cole, P, Las Vegas Raiders
Derwin James, S, Los Angeles Chargers 
Tremayne Anchrum, OG, Los Angeles Rams
Jaelan Phillips, OLB, Miami Dolphins
Lawrence Guy, DE, New England Patriots
Demario Davis, LB, New Orleans Saints
Saquon Barkley, RB, New York Giants
Solomon Thomas, DE, New York Jets
Brandon Graham, DE, Philadelphia Eagles 
Cameron Heyward, NT, Pittsburgh Steelers 
Arik Armstead, DT, San Francisco 49ers
Tyler Lockett, WR, Seattle Seahawks
William Gholston, DE, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 
Derrick Henry, RB, Tennessee Titans 
Charles Leno Jr., OT, Washington Commanders

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Of course, Minnesota Vikings receiver Adam Thielen is my favorite for the award. 

Congratulations to all of the nominees and thank you to all players that are doing great things in their communities. 

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