The Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced today Mike Evans as its nominee for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award, presented by Nationwide. Considered the league’s most prestigious honor, the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award presented by Nationwide recognizes an NFL player for outstanding community service activities off the field, as well as excellence on the field. This is the second consecutive year that Evans has been nominated for the award. Each of the league’s 32 nominees were announced today.
“I’m humbled to be considered for such a prestigious award,” said Evans.