National Award Winner Announced at NFL Honors on Thursday, Feb. 5 Before Super Bowl LX
LOS ANGELES, CA – The Los Angeles Rams announced that Running Back Kyren Williams has been selected as the team's club winner for the 2025 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award presented by Nationwide. The Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award presented by Nationwide is the league's most prestigious honor, recognizing players who excel on the field and demonstrate a commitment to making a positive impact beyond the game.
CEO of Project Blue and General Manager of the North East Lincoln and Watts Rams youth football programs Marc Maye surprised Williams with the news alongside members of the youth football team. The Watts Rams and North East Lincoln Rams are coed youth football programs coached by

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