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Christian McCaffrey Named 2026 Bart Starr Award Winner

NFL players chose the 49ers running back for a peer-voted honor recognizing character, integrity, leadership.

Overview

  • NFL players selected McCaffrey for the peer-driven award recognizing leadership and character on and off the field.
  • He will receive the award at the 39th annual Super Bowl Breakfast on Feb. 7 at the Marriott Marquis in San Francisco, with former 49er Brent Jones set to emcee.
  • The honor is separate from the NFL’s Walter Payton Man of the Year, which centers on team nominations and philanthropic impact.
  • The 2025 AP All-Pro all-purpose pick totaled 1,202 rushing yards with 10 touchdowns and 102 receptions for 924 yards and seven scores.
  • His foundation supports U.S. veterans and active-duty service members with health resources, assists frontline healthcare workers, and supplies gaming consoles to hospitalized youth.