In October, he announced his continued commitment to make a difference in Kenya and pledged to donate $300 for every tackle he records this season. This past offseason, he traveled to Kenya, where he delivered books and helped teach English to children in Kenya's Maasai Mara region. The 2016 Pro Bowl selection has thrown for 9,667 yards and 59 touchdowns and rushed for 940 yards and 17 touchdowns in 44 games played with Dallas.Ī Pro Bowler in 2017 and member of the Super Bowl XLVIII championship team, Wright has made a positive impact both on and off the field. Prescott became the highest drafted Mississippi State quarterback in modern NFL Draft history when the Cowboys called his name in the fourth round of the 2016 NFL Draft. Prescott also supports youth initiatives, partnering with the Just Keep Livin Foundation that implements after-school fitness and wellness programs in inner-city high schools. The foundation focuses on fighting cancer and offering assistance to those facing life-challenging hardships. In honor of his late mother, Peggy, Prescott created his Fight Finish Faith Foundation to empower individuals, families, and communities to find strength through adversity.

The owner of two academic degrees from MSU, Prescott is also the school's most decorated player having shattered 38 school records and leading the Bulldogs to their first No. During his senior season with the Bulldogs in 2015, he won the Senior CLASS Award honoring the attributes of student-athletes in four areas: community, classroom, character and competition. More information on Prescott and Wright's nominations, hashtag information and official rules can be found at nfl.com/manoftheyear.Ī four-year letterman from 2012-15, Prescott has long been a leader both on the field and in the community. The player whose unique hashtag is used the most will receive a $25,000 contribution to their charity of choice, courtesy of Nationwide. The others schools are California, Florida, Illinois and Oklahoma.įans can vote for Prescott and Wright by using #WPMOYChallenge on Twitter with the nominee's last name somewhere in the post between Dec. MSU is one of only five schools (two from the Southeastern Conference) to have multiple nominees for the award. 2 during the 'NFL Honors' awards special on Super Bowl weekend. Presented by Nationwide, the award recognizes an NFL player for outstanding community service activities off the field, as well as excellence on the field.Īll 32 teams have a nominee, and the winner will be announced Feb.

Wright (Seattle Seahawks) were named nominees Thursday for the 2018 Walter Payton Man of the Year Award. STARKVILLE – Former Mississippi State football standouts quarterback Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys) and K.J.

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