2023 Detroit Lions Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee: Frank Ragnow

In addition to competing as one of the top offensive linemen in the NFL, Frank Ragnow is known for his avid love of fishing and the outdoors that he cultivated with his father, Jon ‘Rags’ Ragnow. Following Jon’s unexpected passing in 2016 while Ragnow was a student-athlete at Arkansas, he used the outdoors as an outlet for his grief. Embarking on a mission to help children experiencing loss through their own healing processes, Ragnow founded his own nonprofit in 2022 - the Rags Remembered Foundation - to help families foster the same passion he shared with his father. Ragnow consistently dedicates himself to the cause with a rare and altruistic sense of connection to the community he serves.
Learn more about Detroit Lions center Frank Ragnow's involvement in the community that earned him the Detroit Lions' nominee for the 2023 Walter Payton Man of the Year Award.
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[@Virgoanmanchild]

The Heart and Soul of this team ❤🦁❤ The Lionhearted Captain!!

[@romeyd7248]

💯

[@craigbaker9252]

Yeap. Love Frank the standard of behavior for the One Pride.

[@geoffginnard1195]

He does it not in the press or social media but because he was raised right and is a great man

[@rickthomas3970]

Just look at the run game last Sunday with and without Frank.. When he went down so did the run he is a difference maker on and off the field.

[@OGBison]

lost my old man when I was 7 and it was many, many, many years until I actually tried to process the grief. something I still work on daily 25+ years later. major kudos to Frank for this project. man of the year in my eyes!

[@Unfinished-Business24]

Great man . Frank is a very good center and even better human being. Hes a huge part of the lions run game.

[@robertflores936]

CONGRATS BIG GUY!!! WELL DESERVED!!! ONE PRIDE!!!❤

[@nancylopez4234]

So well deserved. He is good man with a tender heart for others. Congratulations!

[@matthewgrice6902]

A great pick for Walter Payton Man of the Year!

[@milemarker301]

We love ya Frank, get well soon!

[@nealk6387]

I never knew any of this. When an athlete has a relatable story it makes me want to pull for them more. Go lions.

[@Blueshade]

Love Frank, what an amazing human being. This video made me cry as I lost my father in 2021 and it still feels like yesterday.... God Bless you Frank.....

[@thegamingdrew3105]

With us being good he may just win it this time. Been carrying this team on his back for years he deserves it

[@tylerogle7123]

We need a love button for this video! Congratulations on the nomination Frank!

[@_meekus]

Frank is a great person. Love watching him play.

[@TheSchmadz]

It’s hard to think that Ragnow is better at anything than being the best C in the NFL, but in reality his talent as a football player is overshadowed by who he is as a person. These are the kind of guys I love to see on my team. Great players, even better people.

[@RickC-sc5ki]

Already love this man, without knowing this!! RESPECT!!!

[@joelw5654]

My dad passed when I was nineteen. Frank is a personal hero

[@xxcodyv2]

Lost my dad as well Frank. Fishing was his past time. Continue your platform Frank

[@HonoluluBlue81]

Blessed to have Frank as apart of our community. 💙#77🩶

[@JRoze01]

Sometimes just being there is all you can do, and it’s great he’s doing what he can. Great guy on and off the field

[@stevenespinal5939]

The Lions are fortunate to have Frank Ragnow. All I know is when he is in the game the Lions win.

[@MattB787]

Good dude, I enjoy listening to his media sessions - he's a funny guy

[@authorjohnwquinn]

How wonderful!

[@ItsYoot]

had no idea, he wins my vote

[@kalanhitchens8782]

Hell of an Arkansasan and American

[@DenisTirona]

💙💙💙💙💙

[@mambalevel1017]

Frank the tank

[@DukeofGames50]

Grizzly Man!