Miami Dolphins first-round draft pick Kenneth Grant is setting some lofty goals for himself in the NFL.
In his first interview with Dolphins reporters, the 331-pound defensive tackle said he’s hoping to win an award that only three Miami players have ever earned.
“I want to accomplish the (Walter Payton NFL) Man of the Year Award,” Grant said Thursday night, not long after he became the No. 13 overall pick.
The Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award has existed since 1970 (it was called just the NFL Man of the Year Award prior to 1999) and previous winners include Dolphins legends Dwight Stephenson, Dan Marino, and Jason Taylor.
The award recognizes a player’s commitment to philanthropy and impact in the community, but it also goes to players who show excellence on the field. The three Dolphins winners were all in the later years of Hall of Fame careers when they earned the distinction.
For Grant to have a shot at Man of the Year honors, he’ll have to make a significant impact on the field. That’s certainly on his list of goals, too.
“I also want to accomplish winning a Super Bowl, winning all of the individual accolades for myself,” Grant said. “I think this addition to the Miami Dolphins, me and myself, it’s going to be one for the books.”
This article originally appeared on Dolphins Wire: Dolphins DT Kenneth Grant wants to be Walter Payton Man of the Year
Miami Dolphins first-round draft pick Kenneth Grant is setting some lofty goals for himself in the NFL.
In his first interview with Dolphins reporters, the 331-pound defensive tackle said he’s hoping to win an award that only three Miami players have ever earned.
“I want to accomplish the (Walter Payton NFL) Man of the Year Award,” Grant said Thursday night, not long after he became the No. 13 overall pick.
The Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award has existed since 1970 (it was called just the NFL Man of the Year Award prior to 1999) and previous winners include Dolphins legends Dwight Stephenson, Dan Marino, and Jason Taylor.
The award recognizes a player’s commitment to philanthropy and impact in the community, but it also goes to players who show excellence on the field. The three Dolphins winners were all in the later years of Hall of Fame careers when they earned the distinction.
For Grant to have a shot at Man of the Year honors, he’ll have to make a significant impact on the field. That’s certainly on his list of goals, too.
“I also want to accomplish winning a Super Bowl, winning all of the individual accolades for myself,” Grant said. “I think this addition to the Miami Dolphins, me and myself, it’s going to be one for the books.”
This article originally appeared on Dolphins Wire: Dolphins DT Kenneth Grant wants to be Walter Payton Man of the Year
