Travis Kelce beats Patrick Mahomes in brutal awards snub for Kansas City Chiefs superstar despite heroics
Kelce is one of 32 nominees for the Walter Payton Man of the Year award
TRAVIS Kelce has beat out Patrick Mahomes for a major NFL award.
The Kansas City Chiefs tight end has been nominated by his team for the Walter Payton Man of the Year award.
3
Travis Kelce has beat out Patrick Mahomes for a prestigious awardCredit: Getty
3
Kelce was nominated for the Walter Payton Man of the Year awardCredit: Getty
Every year, each NFL team nominates one of their players for the prestigious award.
“The Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award presented by Nationwide recognizes an NFL player for his excellence on and off the field.
“The award was established in 1970 and was renamed in 1999 after the late Hall of Fame running back, Walter Payton.
“Each team nominates one player who has had a significant positive impact on his community, with one winner selected from the 32 nominees.
“Each year, nominees are recognized beginning in Week 14 with a WPMOY trophy silhouette helmet decal applied through the end of the season.
“In addition, all current players who have received this esteemed award are honored with a trophy silhouette patch on the front of their jerseys.”
The winner of the award receives a $265,000 donation to a charity of their choice while all nominees receive $55,000.
Kansas City decided to nominate Kelce this season for his impact in the community.
Kelce runs the Eighty-Seven & Running foundation to help underserved youth learn life skills and mentorship.
He also launched the Ignition Lab, an after-school program for inner-city students to learn real-world experience.
Travis Kelce sends message over Patrick Mahomes ‘frustration’ and ‘not being on same page’ with Kansas City Chiefs star
“I’m truly honored to be nominated as the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year. This organization and this city mean so much to me and to have the Chiefs nominate me again is special,” Kelce said.
“Growing up in Cleveland Heights with supportive family and friends, I know the power of having people in your corner.
“It’s been incredible to be able to work towards providing that same support and inspiration to kids through Eighty-Seven & Running and our work with Operation Breakthrough and the Ignition Lab.
“To see the inaugural class from the Ignition Lab getting ready to graduate is so special and something that I’ll cherish forever. I know how valuable hope and purpose is in those high school years, and these kids have really seized the opportunity.
“Being able to give back to the community here in Kansas City as well as show love to my hometown is not something I’ll ever take for granted.
NFL important dates
August 1 – Hall of Fame Game – Houston Texans vs Chicago Bears
August 8 – Pre-season begins
August 27 – Deadline for 53-man rosters
September 1 – Final day of pre-season
September 5 – Season opener – Baltimore Ravens vs Kansas City Chiefs
November 5 – Trade deadline
January 5 – Week 18 of regular-season
January 11 – Playoffs begin
February 9 – Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans, Louisiana
“I’m forever grateful to represent Kansas City, the Hunt family, our fans and my foundation, and it’s an honor to be nominated.”
Chiefs fans were thrilled to see their tight end be nominated for the special award, and shared their congratulations on social media.
“Being nominated is a huge honor! Well done!,” one fan said.
“Bring it home, Trav!” another fan said.
“Congratulations Travis I can’t think of anyone who deserves it more,” a third fan said.
3
Kelce is active in the Kansas City community
