Derrick Brown named NFLPA Community MVP

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Panthers defensive tackle Derrick Brown‘s off-field work has been recognized by the NFL Players Association this week.

Brown has been named the union’s Community MVP for this week. The 2020 first-round pick hosted a drive-thru Halloween event in Charlotte that distributed $50,000 worth of costumes and other holiday items to underprivileged children. Brown has also planned other monthly events through his foundation and worked to help local families affected by the COVID-19 pandemic after being drafted in April.

“It’s a blessing to be named NFLPA Community MVP,” Brown said in a statement. “I’m grateful to use my platform to give back and support those in need. . . . I look forward to continuing my impact on and off the field.”

The NFLPA will donate $10,000 to Brown’s foundation or a charity of his choice. Brown will also be eligible for the Alan Page Community Award at the end of the year along with the other weekly winners.

https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/10/23/derrick-brown-named-nfl-community-mvp-this-week/

[raz]

wtf man, is somebody cutting onions in here.   new favorite panther

[mccjeff]

Good on you young man, good on you.

[Mistuh Jones]

dat's wassup

[TheSpecialJuan]

[CanadianCat]

I like guys like this on my team

[PandaMan]

That’s awesome.  Admittedly I don’t know much about the guy’s personal life, but it’s great to see him fitting in and giving back to the community already.  Atta boy, Derrick

[tukafan21]

DB is the new TD

There's no question that the leader of the Panthers for a long time was Thomas Davis, it wasn't Cam, or Kuechly, or Olsen... TD was always the leader of the locker room.

I just get the feeling that by the time he's being signed to his second contract he'll be viewed in that same way.  When he was drafted there were tons of stories about him being that type of guy for Auburn, and I couldn't be more impressed with this kid since we drafted him.

[Harbingers]

6 hours ago, raz said:

wtf man, is somebody cutting onions in here.   new favorite panther

Green onions for sure but they are still onions. 

[Daddy_Uncle]

He'll have a C on his chest next season. 

[panthers55]

Turning out to be the great draft choice many of us thought he would be.