Travis Kelce has added another NFL honor to his already impressive résumé as one of the best Tight Ends in NFL history. On December 4, the Chiefs announced that the selection committee had chosen Kelce as the club winner for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award. For those unversed, it’s the most prestigious off-field honor for any NFL player, and honors players for their philanthropy and community impact.
Travis Kelce wins Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award
Travis Kelce has been nominated for the prestigious Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award. The Chiefs’ official X account shared a video of Kelce’s message after being named the club winner. The TE revealed, “Just wanted to say thank you and how honored I am to be the Kansas City Chiefs’ Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year nominee again this year. I cannot say enough about what this community means to me.”
He went on to say, “It is such an honor year in, year out. But I think all the credit goes back to this community. You guys show up on Sundays, at foundation events, for each other. I think it’s such a beautiful thing, and I’m so honored to be a part of that. One of the most beautiful things I get to experience as a player is trying to give back in this community and seeing how much you guys support each other.”
Fans took to the comments section to congratulate Kelce. One fan commented, “Congratulations! You do great things in the community and on the football field. I am glad you play for the KC Chiefs.” A second fan suggested that the Kelce brothers invite Walter Payton’s son, Jarrett, on the New Heights podcast. The fan wrote, “Congrats! Someone pass on to him and his brother that they should invite @paytonsun as a guest on @newheightshow to discuss his father and the award.” A third fan wrote, “Still the best TE in football. Love your game, congrats.”
Interestingly, Kelce is one of the 32 club nominees. Notably, the 36-year-old was also the Chiefs’ nominee for the award in 2024. The selection team will honor Kelce and the other 31 club winners during the week of Super Bowl 60 in the Bay Area. The final winner will be announced at NFL Honors on Thursday, February 5, before Super Bowl LX. (via KCTV 5)
Originally reported by Anwaya Mane on Mandatory.
