When the cleats come off, involvement in charities is often the most visible way that NFL players interact with their community. High profile players often create their own organizations to help out in areas near to their heart- Von Miller’s Von’s Vision, for example, or Justin Simmons’ Justin Simmons Foundation- that have great impacts within the communities they serve.
But players can have a big impact even without running a charity of their own. And it’s a great element of this interplay between the NFL and charitable work that we often get to see less well known guys get recognized for their contributions.