Dan Campbell called himself "a (Jason) Cabinda fan" in training camp, and while the Detroit Lions coach was mostly referring to his fullback's playing style, he could have been talking about Cabinda's influence off the field.
The Lions named Cabinda their Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee Tuesday.
The prestigious honor is given every year to a player for outstanding community service and excellence on the field.
"Guys like Jason Cabinda can change the world," Campbell said in a statement released by the team. "He is a man of principle who sets such a positive example for our entire locker room.