Former Ohio State linebacker Ryan Shazier is this year's recipient of the George Halas Award, the Pro Football Writers of America announced Monday.
The PFWA awards the George Halas Award to "an NFL player, coach or staff member who overcomes the most adversity to succeed."
Shazier has become an inspiration to his teammates, other football players and people all over the world over the past year-and-a-half as he has battled his way back from a serious spinal injury he suffered in a Monday Night Football game in December 2017.
Initially unable to move his legs upon suffering the injury, Shazier has made remarkable progress in his recovery.