GLENDALE – The annual commencement of the Walter Payton Man of the Year competition is underway with teams announcing their individual winners. The Arizona Cardinals took to social media to honor their winner in offensive lineman Kelvin Beachum. The video details owner Michael Bidwill giving a speech to rundown Beachum’s accomplishments on receiving his third Walter Payton Man of the Year, his second with the Cardinals.
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Oct 6, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; Arizona Cardinals offensive tackle Kelvin Beachum (68) blocks against San Francisco 49ers defensive end Leonard Floyd (56) during the second quarter at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images
Beachum on winning the Walter Payton Man of the Year:
Since arriving to Arizona in 2020, Beachum has done a stellar job of helping the community with critical factors like education in STEM and focusing on food insecurity. Besides earning the honor of the award, the 36-year-old will receive a $40,000 donation to a charity of his choice and a decal on his helmet to immortalized him for the rest of the season as a Man of the Year winner.
Arizona Cardinals offensive lineman Kelvin Beachum (68) walks off the field after their 41-10 win over the Los Angeles Rams on Sept. 15, 2024, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale.
Beachum came from a smalltown in Mexia, Texas and earned a scholarship to a local school in SMU two hours away. He has been an underdog his entire career and has continued to work hard to achieve his dreams, going from being the 248th overall pick in the 2012 draft to being a 13-year veteran. Coming from humble beginnings, Beachum has been trying to give back to the community to show his gratitude and his hard work has earned him his third Walter Payton Man of the Year award.
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