Defensive lineman Kenny Clark is the Green Bay Packers' candidate for the for the 2024 season.
Clark, a first-round pick in 2016 and now the team's longest-tenured player, was previously the Packers' prospect for the 2018 season.
The annual award, first established in 1970, represents “the NFL's commitment to philanthropy and community impact” and is designed to “recognize an NFL player for outstanding charitable activities off the field as well as outstanding achievements on the field.” “acknowledge the league’s press release.
Learn more about Clark's off-field endeavors .
Clark will wear a special sticker on his helmet for the final four games of the 2024 season. He will also be honored during Super Bowl week, with the winner of the award being announced at nfl Honors on February 6 before the Super Bowl.
As a nominee, Clark will receive a donation of up to $55,000 to a charity of his choice, while the winner will receive a donation of up to $265,000 to a charity.
Cam Hayward of the Pittsburgh Steelers was last season's winner. No member of the Green Bay Packers has ever won the award.
Previous Packers nominations for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award.
2014: QB Aaron Rodgers
2015: LB Sam Barrington
2016: LB Jayrone Elliott
2017: LB Clay Matthews
2018: DL Kenny Clark
2019: LB Blake Martinez
2020: C Corey Linsley
2021: RB Aaron Jones
2022: RB Aaron Jones
2023: LB De'Vondre Campbell
2024: DL Kenny Clark
