Dallas Cowboys veteran tight end Jason Witten has another award officially attached to his name. This year, Sports Information Directors from each NCAA Division 1 school will be given the opportunity to nominate student athlete’s that exhibit the highest of leadership qualities.
According to the award website:
“Presented annually to the Division I college football player who has demonstrated a record of leadership by exhibiting exceptional courage, integrity and sportsmanship both on and off the field. The award honors the type of exemplary character and commitment to community, family and teammates demonstrated by Jason Witten, the 2012 NFL Walter Payton Man of the Year and one of the most prominent role models in the game.