NFL 2023 Season Honors – Hall of Fame Class 2024
The NFL held the 13th annual NFL Honor awards. Hosted by Keegan-Michael Key, the show included the announcement of The Associated Press’ NFL awards and revealed the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2024.
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Complete list of 2023 NFL winners
AP Most Valuable Player
Lamar Jackson, QB Ravens – 2nd MVP award
AP Coach of the Year
Kevin Stefanski, Browns head coach – Went 11-6 with 5 starting QBs
AP Comeback Player of the Year
Joe Flacco, QB Browns – Led strong 2nd half playoff drive with multiple 300 yard passing games
AP Offensive Player of the Year
Christian McCaffrey, RB 49ers – Premier runner in game with nose for end zone
AP Defensive Player of the Year
Myles Garrett, Edge Browns – Powerful defender is a game changer
AP Offensive Rookie of the Year
C.J. Stroud, QB Texans – Magical first season
AP Defensive Rookie of the Year
Will Anderson Jr., Edge Texans – Impact defender spearheaded a new defense
Moment of the Year
Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb’s catch vs the Lions
Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year presented by Nationwide
Cameron Heyward, DE Steelers – Excellent NFL spokesman
Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2024
Dwight Freeney – Best edge rusher for a generation
Devin Hester – Greatest return specialist in NFL history
Andre Johnson – Prototypical modern receiver
Julius Peppers – Complete edge defender wrecked offenses
Patrick Willis – Ferocious three down Mike man dominated for 8 years
Randy Gradishar (senior) – Blood and guts Mike man
Steve McMichael (senior) – Relentless tackle set the pace for Bears great defense
FedEx Air & Ground Players of the Year
Brock Purdy, 49ers quarterback; Christian McCaffrey, 49ers running back
Salute to Service Award presented by USAA
Joe Cardona, Patriots long snapper
AP Assistant Coach of the Year
Jim Schwartz, Browns defensive coordinator
Easy to Celebrate Moment of the Year
Tommy DeVito, Giants quarterback
NFL Fan of the Year
Tom Grossi, Packers
Deacon Jones Sack Leader Award
T.J. Watt, Steelers outside linebacker
Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award
Bobby Wagner, Seahawks linebacker
NFLPA Alan Page Community Award
Calais Campbell, Falcons defensive lineman
NFL FLAG Players of the Year
Girls: Allison Gandlin; Boys: Ryder Noche
Jim Brown Award
Christian McCaffrey, 49ers running back
Don Shula High School Coach of the Year
Andy Lowry, Columbine High School
Shane Fairfield, Muskegon High School
Angry Run of the Year
Najee Harris, Steelers running back
