The NFL introduced the 32 nominees for the Walter Payton Man of the 12 months Award with fullback Alec Ingold representing the Miami Dolphins. As a frontrunner in the neighborhood, he established the Ingold Household Basis in 2022, which offers youth with schooling, inspiration, and assist.
“Alec continues to be an unbelievable instance of what we would like Dolphins gamers to exemplify on the sphere, within the locker room and in the neighborhood, and we couldn’t be prouder,” Dolphins normal supervisor Chris Grier mentioned in a launch. “His dedication and dedication to all he does units him aside, and his ardour for making an influence on children, particularly those that can discover inspiration in his personal story, is actually exceptional.
“When Alec’s soccer journey involves an finish, his influence will proceed to hold on – and that’s the biggest legacy a participant can go away on the sport and on the group.”
The Walter Payton NFL Man of the 12 months Award acknowledges a participant who excels each on and off the sphere. Established in 1970 and renamed in 1999 after the late Walter Payton, the award celebrates gamers who had a major constructive influence on the group.
Ingold, a three-time crew captain, additionally assists with SOS Youngsters’s Villages Florida and has developed a curriculum and coaching modules primarily based on the teachings from his e-book, “The 7 Crucibles: An Inspirational Sport Plan for Overcoming Adversity in Your Life.” The curriculum has since been carried out in Broward County Public Faculties, impacting over 20 athletic applications and greater than 17,000 student-athletes.
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive sort out Cameron Heyward earned the dignity final yr and Jason Taylor (2007) was the final Dolphins participant to obtain the award. Present Miami defensive sort out Calais Campbell received the award whereas with the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2019.
The complete listing of nominees is accessible on the NFL’s web site and the winner might be introduced stay on the NFL Honors on Thursday, Feb. 6.
