Payton Award to be presented prior to MEAC/SWAC Challenge Football Game

The Game: MEAC/SWAC Challenge, Jackson State University vs. Hampton University.

Former Jackson State and NFL star Walter Payton will have another award presented in his honor when JSU and Hampton play in the fourth annual MEAC/SWAC Challenge in Orlando, Florida, on Aug. 31. The two teams kick off at 1 p.m. inside the Citrus Bowl. The challenge will present the Walter Payton Achievement Award for the first time this year to players who stand out in the classroom and on the playing field.

JSU linebacker Marcus Smith and Hampton wide out Kevin Teel have been selected to receive the award at a kickoff banquet Aug. 29. Payton's son, Jarrett, a former University of Miami and current Montreal Alouettes running back, will present the award and former Grambling and Super Bowl-winning quarterback Doug Williams will serve as the keynote speaker.

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