Walter Payton Man of the Year Award nominee: Darren Waller
Tight end Darren Waller has been selected as the Raiders' nominee for the 2021 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award, which recognizes outstanding community service activities off the field as well as excellence on the field.

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) during practice at Intermountain Healthcare Performance Center.

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) and tight end Darren Waller (83) during practice at Intermountain Healthcare Performance Center.

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) makes a catch during the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens.

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) dives into the end zone on a 10-yard touchdown catch during the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens.

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) during practice at Intermountain Healthcare Performance Center.

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) makes a 3-yard touchdown catch during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Chargers.

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) visits with service members at Nellis Air Force Base.

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) hands a signed hat to a service member at Nellis Air Force Base.

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) takes a selfie with service members at Nellis Air Force Base.

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) walks down the tunnel before the regular season home game against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) signs autographs for fans before the regular season home game against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) runs after making a catch during the regular season home game against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) runs after making a catch during the regular season home game against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) bumps fists with a student at the Hip Hop & Entrepreneurship program.

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) sings during the Hip Hop & Entrepreneurship program.