Demario Davis Honored as New Orleans Saints' Walter Payton Man of the Year Nominee

Key Highlights

• His on-field performance is marked by consistent dominance, serving as the team’s defensive signal-caller and a team captain for all eight seasons with the club.
• He has led the team in tackles every season and has earned multiple Pro Bowl and All-Pro selections, solidifying his place as one of the NFL’s most impactful linebackers. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementHowever, it is his profound commitment to service that truly embodies the spirit of Walter Payton. A Devoted Dreamer: Impacting the Next GenerationDavis's off-field efforts are largely channeled through the Devoted Dreamers Foundation, which he and his wife, Tamela, established in 2013.
• The foundation is dedicated to equipping the next generation of leaders with the tools to be successful spiritually, mentally, and physically."I am truly humbled to be the 2025 team winner of the Walter Payton Man of the Year award," said Davis.
• "Growing up in Mississippi, Walter Payton the football player was always someone I looked up to.
• As I got older, learning about the things he did in the community only increased my respect of him even more.