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Steelers nominate Larry Ogunjobi as Walter Payton Man of the Year in 2024

The Pittsburgh Steelers have named defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi as the team’s nominee to win this year’s Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award, it was announced Thursday. The award is given each year recognizing a player for “excellence on and off the field,” and is named after Hall of Fame RB Walter Payton.

On his charitable efforts in his community, the Steelers shared:

Through his First of Many Foundation, which was inspired by his experience as a first-generation Nigerian American, Larry has given back to the Pittsburgh community and beyond ina.