Following his nomination as the Raiders’ Walter Payton Man of the Year, Darren Waller continues to be recognized for his work and dedication to the community.
The tight end has been selected to receive Pop Warner’s 2022 Inspiration to Youth Award, an honor that dates back to 1993 and is given annually to an individual who has inspired the youth of today to become great achievers of tomorrow. Waller, who overcame years of substance abuse on his way to becoming a top tight end in the league, has continually used his platform to help others including hosting youth football camps, working on mental health initiatives and starting the Darren Waller Foundation to aid youth affected by addiction.
Waller joins a multitude of high-profile NFL figures who have been bestowed the honor before including Emmitt Smith (1996), Tim Brown (2004), Kurt Warner (2005), Julien Edelman (2010) and most recently, Justin Simmons (2021).
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