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Bobby Okereke Named Giants Nominee for Prestigious League Award
- Okereke was named the Giants’ nominee for the 2025 Walter Payton Man of the Year Award.
- The award honors on-field performance and community service across the league.
- Okereke highlighted his family background and the American dream in his remarks.
- Okereke has supported community groups, including fundraising for his Nigerian American Football Foundation.
- Okereke volunteered with all 16 Boys and Girls Clubs of New Jersey and is an Eagle Scout.
- If chosen, Okereke would be the Giants’ second winner since the award began in 1970.
- The 32 nominees will be narrowed down at the NFL Honors program on February 6, 2026.
- The charitable beneficiary for each club winner can receive up to $40,000.
- The national winner’s nonprofit can receive up to $250,000.
- Eli Manning is the only other Giants player to win the Walter Payton Award.
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