The San Francisco 49ers today announced the organization’s 2021 team award recipients.
Len Eshmont Award: WR Deebo Samuel
The Len Eshmont Award is voted on by the players and is given to the 49er who best exemplifies the inspirational and courageous play of Len Eshmont, an original member of the 1946 49ers team. Eshmont, who coached at Navy and Virginia following his career in San Francisco, died in 1957. The award was established that year.
Bill Walsh Award: DL Nick Bosa
The Bill Walsh Award was established in 2004 in honor of San Francisco’s Hall of Fame Head Coach.