Former Oregon Ducks defensive lineman Arik Armstead has won the Walter Payton Man of the Year award following his first season with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Armstead becomes the first Oregon Duck to win the prestigious award,

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Arik Armstead was named the Walter Payton Man of the Year at the NFL Honors on Thursday. The award is given annually to

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Arik Armstead was selected the Walter Payton Man of the Year. His Armstead Academic Project supports early childhood education.