'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. More than a financial investment, he takes the time to meet and forge meaningful relationships with Midnight Golf students. As the Walter Payton Man of the Year, Wilson will receive 250,000 from the NFL for his Why Not You Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to combatting poverty with education. It also fits in the way he and his family are making an impact as he established a scholarship fund for the students of Midnight Golf to assist in their pursuit of college success. “Our work to ensure the college, career and life success of Detroit area students closely aligns with the way he wants to make an impact through his professional platform. Hear how becoming a Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year helped him achieve his goal of. “We are immensely grateful for Devon’s support of the Midnight Golf Program,” said Reneé Fluker, MGP founder and president. LaDainian Tomlinson always knew he wanted to give back to the community. Kennard’s scholarship includes a detailed application process for students, as well as an essay submission that is reviewed and selected by Kennard himself. Through mentorship and skill building, the Midnight Golf Program helps under-served youth transition from high school to college and into a professional career. Wilson is only the second Seahawk to win the. Since joining the Lions in 2018, Kennard has worked closely with the Midnight Golf Program in Detroit and created his own “Devon Kennard Scholarship Fund” in 2019 for students involved with the organization. But Wilson got an honor he may value even more, taking the NFL’s Walter Payton Man of the Year award during the league’s official awards ceremony. Devon Kennard, center, presented scholarships to Jalen Fountain, left, and Maya Solomon at the 2019 MGP Pinning Ceremony.

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