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 ...

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 ...

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.

Arik Armstead became the second Jaguars player to win the Walter Payton Man of the Year award at the NFL Honors event on Thursday night.

Walter Payton lives on as part of the league’s Man of the Year Award.