Former Oregon Ducks defensive lineman Arik Armstead has won the Walter Payton Man of the Year award following his first season with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Armstead becomes the first Oregon Duck to win the prestigious award,

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Arik Armstead was named the Walter Payton Man of the Year at the NFL Honors on Thursday. The award is given annually to

NEW ORLEANS – The NFL announced this evening that Jacksonville Jaguars DE Arik Armstead was named the 2024 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year. The award is the league's most prestigious honor, recognizing NFL players who have exhibited excellence on the field and whose passion to impact lives extends beyond the game.