My purpose is to serve others in realizing and pursuing their life’s passion.
About
Troy Vincent is the Executive Vice President of Football Operations at the National Football League, beginning his football career as the 7th overall pick in the first round for the Miami Dolphins in the 1992 NFL Draft. After 15 seasons of playing in the league, Troy continues to be nominated for the Pro Football Hall of Fame and has been inducted into the Hall of Fame for the Philadelphia Eagles, the State of Pennsylvania, the University of Wisconsin and Pennsbury High School.
In his current position with the NFL, he employs the highest standards to enhance and preserve football and its value to society. His transformational and visionary leadership approach promotes using the game of football to positively impact people’s lives through excellence and service by applying clarity, consistency and credibility to all aspects of football operations.
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Giving Back
As a national leader and advocate against domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse, Troy’s commitment to LEADERSHIP OVER VIOLENCE has allowed him to have a powerful voice for the voiceless. Troy demonstrates his character and desire to affect change by visiting shelters, speaking to men’s groups and challenging others to lend their platforms to fight injustice. He is the only player in history to have received the NFL Walter Payton Man of the Year award, NFL Players Association Byron Whizzer White Award, Sporting News #1 Good Guy, and NFL Athletes in Action Bart Starr Award. Vincent also received the National Jefferson Award for Public Service for extraordinary public service and making the world a better place to live.
Awards & Recognition
Reds Bagnell Award
Awarded to an individual who has helped foster and promote the integrity of football.
2020 Most Influential Black Executives in Corporate America
Showcases an elite representation of African-American men and women who have been recognized for their executive and business leadership in national and global-leading organizations.
2017 Ford Kinnick
Leadership Award
Recognizes Big Ten football student-athletes who have garnered success in leadership roles following their academic and athletic careers.
Vital Voices
Honors exemplary men who lead against gender-based violence and advocate on behalf of women and girls
Peace Over Violence
Leadership Over Violence Humanitarian Award.
2017 Silver
Anniversary Award
Recognizes former student-athletes for their collegiate and professional achievements.
Hero Award
Hero Award given to an individual who's work exemplifies or describes the YWCA's mission which is the elimination of racism and the empowerment of women.
Jefferson Award
Considered the Nobel Prize for national community service.
NFL Walter Payton Man
of the Year Award
Recognizes an NFL player for his excellence on and off the field.
NFL Players
Association Byron
Whizzer White Award
The highest honor bestowed by the NFLPA on a player who goes above and beyond to perform community service in their team cities and hometowns.
Sporting News #1
Good Guy
#1 Good Guy in all sports. Annual list of athletes who care.
NFL Athletes in
Action Bart Starr
Award
Given to the NFL player who best exemplifies outstanding character and leadership in the home, on the field, and in the community.
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