All things considered, it should surprise no one that Payton was named the best 4th overall draft pick in NFL history in a recent ranking on ESPN. Ben Solak, who created the list, had this to say ...

News about Walter Payton, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.

NFL Hall of Famer Walter Payton was given a Golden Diploma from his alma mater, Jackson State University, last month.

Finally, the NFL made up for a particular coach's past mistakes during Super Bowl LVI. Payton and another Peyton took center stage in a commercial spot featuring some of the game's greatest ...

Featured Videos - Home Page Drafting Walter Payton: The 50th Anniversary Apr 22, 2025 With the fourth pick in the 1975 NFL Draft, the Bears selected Jackson State running back Walter Payton and ...

Jacksonville Jaguars DL Arik Armstead was named the 2024 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year. An exclusive award, given only to the most deserving.

Nicknamed "Sweetness," Walter Jerry Payton is considered one of the greatest football players to ever play the game.At 5-foot-10 and 200 pounds, Payton dominated the gridiron. Jackson State University ...

Arik Armstead, whose Armstead Academic Project supports early childhood education, was selected as the Walter Payton Man of the Year on Thursday night.The Sacramento native, who openly discusses ...

Out of 32 nominees, one NFL player was awarded the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award. Learn which football star took home the award in 2025 ahead of Super Bowl LIX.

Sacramento-area native and Jaguars defensive lineman Arik Armstead has won the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award for the 2024 NFL season.

The Walter Payton Man of the Year Award is considered the most prestigious honor in the NFL. The 2025 winner is Arik Armstead of the Jacksonville Jaguars.

NEW ORLEANS (NEXSTAR) – When Walter Payton hung up his cleats in 1988, he did so as the NFL’s all-time leading rusher. Sadly just 11 years later, he passed away at the age of 45. Today ...