For his work in the community and on the field, veteran middle linebacker and defensive team signal caller and team captain Kirko58 is the Texans’ Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee. texans kprc2 christiankirksey housports sports htx
Kirksey was nominated as one of 32 NFL nominees for what’s regarded as the NFL’s most prestigious honor.
“I think that we have a job not just playing football, but to be role models and to be a helping hand,” Kirksey said as while visiting the Uvalde High School football team at their team dinner in September. Kirksey visited Texas Southern University to celebrate a partnership with the school, awarded a high school coach of the week honors and spoke to high school students about how to carry themselves on and off the field. He traveled to Uvalde after the school shooting at Robb Elementary School to surprise the Uvalde football team and provide the players with new Nike uniforms.
“We are proud to call Christian Kirksey a leader on our team and in the Houston community,” Texans chairman and CEO Cal McNair said. “He sets an example for everyone on how to do things on and off the field, and he is incredibly deserving of this honor.”All of the league’s 32 nominees will receive up to a $40,000 donation in their name to a charity of their choice.
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