Vance McDonald is Steelers nominee for WPMOY Award
Assistant Editor
Maybe it was fate that brought Vance McDonald to the Steelers via trade in 2017 from the San Francisco 49ers. Because McDonald landed at a place where his values aligned perfectly with those of the organization.
Faith. Family. Football.
Those are three things the Rooney family holds as strong values, and those fall right in line with what McDonald stands for. And it’s those values that made him the Steelers nominee for the 2020 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award.
"When I was approached and told the news that I was the nominee for the Walter Payton Man of the Year I was absolutely floored," said McDonald. "I said, 'Are you serious?' I guess for a couple reasons, mainly because we don't really do all the things we do off the field for glory or for recognition. Secondly, I know there is an amazing group of guys on this team who give back with their resources and time. To be considered, it is just an amazing honor and I'm so thrilled that I was chosen this year."
Every NFL team names a Man of the Year nominee, and those 32 are eligible to be the NFL’s Walter Payton Man of the Year, presented by Nationwide. Three finalists will be selected, and the winner announced the night before
