Professionalism, Strength and Dedication

Ed Block Courage Award

Each year the Ed Block Courage Awards honors those National Football League players who exemplify commitments to the principles of sportsmanship and courage. The Courage Award has become one of the most esteemed honors bestowed upon a player in the NFL and each recipient is selected solely by a vote of his peers [teammates]. Every fall all 32 teams conduct a vote which results in each team selecting their Ed Block Courage Award recipient for the year.

The Ed Block Courage Award recipient symbolizes professionalism, great strength and dedication. He is also a community role model. With this honor he enters into an association that contrasts his fierce profession by becoming a major component of the Courage House National Support Network for Kids. He becomes an Ambassador of Courage for victims of abuse, violence and neglect.

The Ed Block Courage Award recipient will be identified as a team player in helping abused children and families in crisis.

2023 Award Winners

NFL Team Award Winner Position Height Weight NFL Exp.
Kyler Murray QB 4-10 207 lbs 5 yrs
Kyle Pitts TE 6-6 246 lbs 3 yrs
Kevon Seymour CB 6-0 188 lbs 6 yrs
Damar Hamlin S 6-0 200 lbs 3 yrs
Donte Jackson DB 5-10 180 lbs 6 yrs
Jack Sanborn LB 6'" 234 lbs 21 yrs
Chidobe Awuzie Cb 6-0 202 lbs 7 yrs
Anthony Walker Jr MLB 6-1 235 lbs 7 yrs
Jourdan Lewis DB 5-10 195 lbs 7 yrs
Javonte Williams RB 5-10 220 lbs 3 yrs
Frank Ragnow C 6-5 310 lbs 6 yrs
Rashan Gary DL 6-5 277 lbs 5 yrs
John Metchie III WR 5-11 187 lbs 2 yrs
Tyquan Lewis DE 6'3" 267 lbs 6 yrs
Dawuane Smoot DE 6-3 275 lbs 7 yrs
Patrick Mahomes QB 6-2 225 lbs 7 yrs
Robert Spillane OLB 6-1 299 lbs 6 yrs
Jalen Guyton WR 6-1 212 lbs 5 yrs
Joseph Noteboom T 6-5 321 lbs 6 yrs
Austin Jackson OL 6-5 320 lbs 4 yrs
Brian O’Neill OT 6-7 310 lbs 6 yrs
Jonathan Jones CB 5-10 185 lbs 8 yrs
Foster Moreau TE 6-4 240 lbs 5 yrs
Sterling Shepard WR 5-10 198 lbs 8 yrs
Breece Hall RB 6-1 220 lbs 2 yrs
Avonte Maddox DB 5-9 184 lbs 6 yrs
Calvin Austin III WR 5-9 162 lbs 2 yrs
Javon Kinlaw DT 6-5 319 lbs 4 yrs
Jamal Adams SS 6-1 213 lbs 7 yrs
Shaquil Barrett OLB 6-2 250 lbs 9 yrs
Dillon Radunz OL 6-6 301 lbs 3 yrs
Tyler Larsen C 6-4 335 lbs 8 yrs