Richard Sherman, Seattle Seahawks Cornerback, Named 2015 Man of the Year

By Devon Newport (devon.newport@mstarsnews.com) | Dec 03, 2015 03:01 PM EST

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On Wednesday, the Seattle Seahawks announced Richard Sherman as their 2015 man of the year. The award is given for not only outstanding performances on the field, but off of it too. The All-Pro cornerback is now eligible for the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award, presented by Nationwide--the only NFL award that recognizes a player's for both their performances on and off the field.

As an inner city kid himself--growing up in Compton, California--Sherman recognizes the importance of an education. In 2013, he started his foundation, Blanket Coverage, with the goal of providing students in low-income communities with school supplies and clothing, as well as encouragement and one-on-one mentorship.

"I have lived first-hand what education can do for you," Sherman said, via seahawks.com. "I had parents who instilled it in me, and they stayed on me and they stayed diligent about it, and I want to do everything in my power for the kids I meet and the kids I have a chance to reach out to and touch."

Year round, Sherman travels to schools to do public speaking, preaching hard work and goal setting. He also acts as a mentor to more than 50 high school students.

During the holiday season, Sherman likes to support families in need. Just last year, he provided gifts to 25 families.

"We're trying to help a lot of kids academically, to get themselves in a better position to be successful later on in life," Sherman said, via Q13 fox. "That's always the goal of our foundation and everything we do; all our efforts are focused on making sure the next generation has a better chance, especially focusing on kids in underprivileged neighborhoods and underfunded schools."

Each of the 32 Walter Payton Man of the Year Award nominees (one from each of the NFL's 32 teams) receives a $5,000 donation to the charity of his choice from the NFL Foundation and Nationwide Insurance, according to seahawks.com. Three finalists for the award are announced in January. The winner is decided during the NFL Honors award show on February 6, the day before the Super Bowl.

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