Denver Broncos | News Broncos nominate Justin Simmons for 2020 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award presented by Nationwide Dec 10, 2020 at 07:00 AM Copied!
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. The Denver Broncos have selected safety Justin Simmons as the team s 2020 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year, presented by Nationwide, it was announced on Thursday.
Simmons becomes the fourth Bronco (Wesley Woodyard, 2010-11, 13; Champ Bailey, 2008-09; Rod Smith, 2004, 06) to be nominated twice for the award, which recognizes a player for his outstanding leadership both on the field and in the community.
Selected by the Broncos in the third round (98th overall) of the 2016 NFL Draft from Boston College, Simmons has consistently demonstrated a commitment to using his platform to impact the community during his five seasons as a Bronco. Despite the in-person challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, Simmons commitment to his communities has not wavered as he focused hi