Calais Campbell honored as Walter Payton Man of the Year
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive lineman Calais Campbell was named the Walter Payton Man of the Year on Saturday, taking home the award that recognizes excellence on the field and in the community.
Campbell will receive a Walter Payton patch to wear on his jersey for the remainder of his career. He had been nominated for the award twice previously.
The 33-year-old was involved in several initiatives in 2019, and he donated $1,000 for every Jaguars win, $5,000 for every sack he recorded, and $2,000 for every tackle for a loss to charities throughout the season. He also continued his work with the Charles Richard Campbell Foundation, which teaches life skills to young people and is named after his late father.
"Calais Campbell's impact extends far beyond the field, into communities throughout Phoenix, Jacksonville, and beyond," NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said in a statement that Charean Williams of ProFootballTalk obtained. "During his 12 seasons in the league, he has been a tremendous role model for the youth he serves through his CRC Foundation and is incredibly deserving of the league's most prestigious honor."
Campbell earned a Pro Bowl selection for the fifth time in his career in 2019. He was named defensive MVP of the game.