Dallas Cowboys’ linebacker Jaylon Smith was named the Ed Block Courage Award winner for the 2017 season.
Smith, who overcame a career-threatening knee injury in his last game for Notre Dame in 2015, missed his entire 2016 rookie season and played in all 16 games in 2017.
Smith earned the honor based on votes from his teammates. The honor was announced during the Cowboys luncheon on Wednesday, which helps raise funds and awareness for Happy Hill Farm in Granbury. Happy Hill Farm helps abused, neglected and at-risk children and is part of the Courage House National Support Network for Kids.