Vikings fullback C.J. Ham has long used his platform in the NFL to give back to people across his home state. Now he’s being recognized for his actions as the team’s nominee for the 2024 Walter Payton Man of Year Award.
The annual accolade is widely regarded across the NFL among the most prestigious awards a player can win. It recognizes the player that best exemplifies commitment to philanthropy and community impact.
There’s no doubt that Ham fits the mold. He’s been actively involved in the community ever since he reached the NFL. He and his wife Stephanie launched the Ham Scholarship Fund in 2022, for example, which, though financial support, encourages and supports diverse students pursing high education.
“He truly is Minnesota’s favorite,” head coach Kevin O’Connell said in a release. “He doesn’t take that for granted.”
Some of the other initiatives Ham has attached himself to include supporting the Boys and Girls Club at locations across the Twin Cities, visiting patients at Children’s Minnesota, and participating in the Vikings Crucial Catch Youth Football Clinic.
“The long lasting relationships he has established with local organizations is proof of C.J.’s passion and commitment,” co owner Mark Wilf said in a release. “We’re proud of the positive impact he continues to make and honored to nominate him for an award of this magnitude.”
Each of the 32 nominees from across the NFL will receive up to $55,000 and the award winner will receive up to a $265,000 donation to their charity of choice. They will be recognized for their achievements during the week leading up to Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans with winner of the 2024 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award being announced during NFL Honors on Feb. 6.
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