Dan Williams always said he never did his community work for the accolades or notoriety, but now the Raiders defensive tackle will get some well-earned recognition as the team’s nominee for the 2016 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award presented by Nationwide.
Since joining the Silver and Black in 2015, the affable Tennessee-native has been a mainstay in the community, joining forces with the American Diabetes Association Team Tackle Campaign, in addition to his other work with the “Filling the Gap Foundation,” and attendance at community events set up by the organization.
“It’s definitely huge, a huge honor,” said Williams Tuesday.