Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson has been named the 2020 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year in recognition of his COVID-19 relief donations and his founding of a charter school, among other charitable efforts.
The annual award, announced Saturday night at the NFL Honors show, recognizes excellence on and off the field. As this year's winner, Wilson receives a $250,000 donation to Russell and Ciara's Why Not You Foundation.
"The Walter Payton Man of the Year Award, to me, represents excellence, not just on the field, but more importantly off the field," Wilson told the Seahawks' website.