New England Patriots defensive end Deatrich Wise Jr. was named the 2024 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year nominee by the Patriots organization.
The Walter Payton Man of the Year award goes to the player who has performed at a high level both on and off the field. On the field, Wise has been a key component of the Patriots defense this season, recording 22 tackles and five sacks on the year.
Off the field, he runs the Wise Up Foundation. The foundation provides educational resources and opportunities to athletes, helps bring together the community and supports underserved athletes.