Justin Tuck named a member of Alabama Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2022
Justin Tuck had a legendary career with the Giants, winning two Super Bowl championships while racking up the ninth-most sacks in franchise history over his nine seasons with the team.
Tuck was inducted into the Giants Ring of Honor following his retirement in 2016, and five years later, the former defensive end is being honored by his home state of Alabama.
The Alabama Sports Hall of Fame recently announced that Tuck would be a member of its Class of 2022. This will be the 54th class to be welcomed into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame, bringing the total number of inductees to 385.
As it states in the press release, "Born March 29, 1983 in Kellyton, AL. Tuck attended the University of Notre Dame where he redshirted his freshman year and played three seasons with the Irish. He set several school records despite struggling with an ACL injury in his final season. His sophomore season he set the school record with 13.5 sacks and 43 tackles for loss. He holds the school record with 24.5 career sacks. In 2005, he was drafted by the New York Giants in the third round of the NFL Draft. During his career, Tuck won two Super Bowl titles (XLII, XLVI), was a two-time Pro-Bowler (2008, 2010), second-team All-Pro (2010), first-team All-Pro (2008), and was presented with the New York Giants Ring of Honor in 2016."
Tuck ranks among Giants franchise leaders in numerous defensive categories. He ranks third with 18 forced fumbles, second with 88 tackles for loss, and first with 120 quarterback hits.
Joining Tuck in the Class of 2022 are fellow former NFL players Philip Rivers and William Andrews, former NBA player Keith Askins, former MLB players Doyle Alexander, Rusty Greer, and Jake Peavy, and Alabama Crimson Tide Softball head coach Patrick Murphy.
View photos from the career of two-time Super Bowl champion defensive end Justin Tuck.
New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck (91) does a "ninja bow" after sacking New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) during the second half of the NFL football Super Bowl XLVI on Sunday, Feb.5, 2012, in Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Giants defeated the Patriots 21-17. (AP Photo/Kevin Terrell)
New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck (91) strips the football from New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) during the second quarter of the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo is sacked by New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck (91) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants defeated the Cowboys 31-14. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck (91) tackles New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck points to the sky in memory of Evan Sullivano after sacking New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) during the second half of the NFL football Super Bowl XLVI on Sunday, Feb.5, 2012, in Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. Sullivano, who's favorite player was Tuck, lost his battle with leukemia on October 26 ,2010 at the age of 18. Tuck wears a green bracelet in his memory with the words "Brick Strong" inscribed on it. The Giants defeated the Patriots 21-17. (AP Photo/Kevin Terrell)
Former New York Giants player Michael Strahan, lower left, reacts as Giants defensive end Justin Tuck bows after speaking during a ceremony for the Super Bowl XLVI championship New York Giants at City Hall in New York, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck (91) reacts after sacking New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
In this photo taken Oct. 3, 2010 in East Rutherford, N.J., Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler is sacked by New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck, during the second quarter of an NFL football game. Cutler took several hard hits while getting sacked nine times in the game and suffering a concussion. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck enjoys a moment with his son on the field at Met Life Stadium celebrating winning Superbowl XLVI with the fans, Tuesday Feb. 7, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/EvanPinkus)
New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck celebrates after the Giants defeated the New England Patriots 21-17 in the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck (91) celebrates after sacking New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/David Duprey)
Former New York Giants player Justin Tuck motions during the Giants Ring of Fame ceremony during halftime of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Monday, Nov. 14, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blaine Gabbert (11) is hit by New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck (91) as he releases a pass in the first half of an NFL preseason football game Friday, Aug. 10, 2012, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Former New York Giants player Justin Tuck announces UTEP's Will Hernandez as the team's selection during the second round of the NFL football draft Friday, April 27, 2018, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs hugs defensive end Justin Tuck (91) during an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday January 15, 2012 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck (91) sacks New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck (91) talks with teammates Terrell Thomas (24) and Aaron Ross (31) as he leaves the field after the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Football player Justin Tuck attends the New Yorkers For Children Fall Gala 2013 on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2013 in New York. (Photo by Andy Kropa/Invision/AP)
New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck (91) tackles Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013, in Landover, Md. The Giants won 24-17. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
NFL football player Justin Tuck, right, and Lauran Williamson Tuck attend the premiere of "Criminal" at AMC Loews Lincoln Square on Monday, April 11, 2016, in New York. (Photo by Scott Roth/Invision/AP)
Justin Tuck attends the NFL Sunday Ticket 25th season kickoff party at The Blond on Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018, in New York. (Photo by Andy Kropa/Invision/AP)
Football player Justin Tuck, left, and his wife Lauran Williamson, right, attend the New Yorkers For Children Fall Gala 2013 on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2013 in New York. (Photo by Andy Kropa/Invision/AP)
New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck, center, runs with teammates during a physical evaluation on opening day of NFL football training camp in Albany, N.Y., Thursday, July 26, 2012. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Washington Redskins fullback Darrel Young (36) is tackled by New York Giants free safety Antrel Rolle (26), Justin Tuck (91), and Mathias Kiwanuka (94) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Washington Redkins fullback Darrel Young is tackled by New York Giants' Antrel Rolle (26), Justin Tuck (91) and Mathias Kiwanuka (94) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck (91) at the line of scrimmage during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013, in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys won 36-31. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck (91) runs on field during an NFL game between the San Francisco 49ers and the New York Giants in San Francisco, California October 14, 2012. (AP Photo/Tom Hauck)
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick (7) is hit by New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)
Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) is brought down by New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck (91) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013, in Landover, Md. The Giants won 24-17. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) is sacked by New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck (91) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013, in Landover, Md. The Giants won 24-17. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck (91) sacks Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants Michael Strahan and Justin Tuck in action during an NFL game between the New York Giants and the Cincinnati Bengals, Monday, November 14, 2016, in East Rutherford, NJ. (Tom Hauck via AP)
New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck (91) and Osi Umenyiora (72) celebrate a fumble returned for a touchdown by Michael Boley during the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
From left to right, New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck, defensive tackle Dwayne Hendricks, and Adewale Omojo run through a physical evaluation drill on opening day of NFL football training camp in Albany, N.Y., Thursday, July 26, 2012. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck (91) and linebacker Chase Blackburn (93) react with teammates after stopping the Dallas Cowboys during the first half of an NFL football game, Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck (91) tackles Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013, in Landover, Md. The Giants won 24-17. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck (91) celebrates after sacking Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Former New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck (91) waves tot the fans before being inducted into the New York Giants Ring of Honor during halftime of a week 10 NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on November 14, 2016 in East Rutherford, NJ. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck (91) laughs with teammates during an NFL football camp in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, July 28, 2013. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck (91) puts on his helmet before practicing during mini camp on Wednesday June 13, 2012 at the Timex Performance Center in East Rutherford, New Jersey (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants NFL football player Justin Tuck watches an NBA basketball game between the New Jersey Nets and the Miami Heat, Monday, April 16, 2012, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Former NBA basketball player David Robinson, left, jokes on the sideline with Oakland Raiders' Justin Tuck during the first half of an NCAA college football game between Stanford and Notre Dame on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, in Stanford, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck watches from the sidelines as the New York Knicks faced the Brooklyn Nets in an NBA basketball game at the Barclays Center, Thursday, Dec. 5, 2013, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck enjoys a moment with his son on the field at Met Life Stadium celebrating winning Superbowl XLVI with the fans, Tuesday Feb. 7, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/EvanPinkus)
Defensive end Justin Tuck (91) of the New York Giants tackles quarterback Matt Ryan (2) of the Atlanta Falcons in an NFL Wild Card Playoff game Jan. 8, 2012 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. The Giants won 24 - 2. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
Football player Justin Tuck, left, and his wife Lauran Williamson, right, attend the New Yorkers For Children Fall Gala 2013 on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2013 in New York. (Photo by Andy Kropa/Invision/AP)
Sideline reporter Michele Tafoya, center, talks with New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) and Justin Tuck, right, after an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013, in Landover, Md. The Giants won 24-17. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck, right, talks with linebacker Michael Boley during NFL football practice in East Rutherford, N.J., Thursday, June 14, 2012. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)
Los Angeles Kings' Dustin Brown, left, and New York Giants' Justin Tuck speak onstage at the ESPY Awards on Wednesday, July 11, 2012, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)
New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck watches Game 3 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series at Madison Square Garden in New York, Thursday, May 3, 2012. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck, center, and offensive lineman David Diehl, center left, high-five during the second period of Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup Eastern Conference final playoff series between the New York Rangers and the New Jersey Devils, Wednesday, May 23, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck enjoys a moment with his son on the field at Met Life Stadium celebrating winning Superbowl XLVI with the fans, Tuesday Feb. 7, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/EvanPinkus)
New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, far left, laughs along with former New York Giants player Michael Strahan, center, as Giants defensive end Justin Tuck bows to the crowd after speaking during a ceremony for the NFL football Super Bowl XLVI champions at City Hall in New York, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants NFL football defensive linemen Justin Tuck, left, talks with Jared Erspamer, of Omaha, Neb., while walking through the garage area with teammate Osi Umenyiora, rear center, prior to the NASCAR Daytona 500 Sprint Cup series auto race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla., Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs, safety Antrel Rolle, and defensive end Justin Tuck react while watching a teammate dance on stage during a ceremony for the Super Bowl XLVI championship New York Giants at City Hall in New York, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning, right, and defensive end Justin Tuck, center, applaud as head coach Tom Coughlin is introduced to the crowd during a ceremony for the NFL football Super Bowl XLVI champions at City Hall in New York, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin, center right, holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy, while riding on a float with defensive end Justin Tuck, left, and New York Gov., Andrew Cuomo, center left, and and quarterback Eli Manning, right, during the team's NFL football Super Bowl parade in New York, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012. The Giants returned from their Super Bowl win to a celebration the likes that only New York can throw: a ticker-tape parade in the Canyon of Heroes on Broadway, where the city has honored stars for almost a century. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Light reflects off the Halas Trophy on the face of New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck as he holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy in his right hand during a ticker-tape parade, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012, in New York. The Giants beat the New England Patriots 21-17 on Sunday in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning holds aloft the Vince Lombardi Trophy as a float of New York Giants heads up the Canyon of Heroes during a ticker-tape parade, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012 in New York. With the Giants quarterback are, left to right, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Giants co-captain Justin Tuck, Manning, and Ann Mara, right, widow of the late Giants owner Wellington Mara. Behind Ann Mara is New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg. The Giants defeated the New England Patriots Sunday in the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)
New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck enjoys a moment with his son on the field at Met Life Stadium celebrating winning Superbowl XLVI with the fans, Tuesday Feb. 7, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/EvanPinkus)
New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck kisses the Vince Lombardi Trophy as he holds the Halas Trophy in his other hand, during the team's NFL football Super Bowl parade in New York, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012. The Giants returned from their Super Bowl win to a celebration the likes that only New York can throw: a ticker-tape parade in the Canyon of Heroes on Broadway, where the city has honored stars for almost a century.(AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck, left, holding the Vince Lombardi Trophy, and quarterback Eli Manning, holding the Halas Trophy, wave to the crowd during a ticker-tape parade celebrating the team's NFL Super Bowl XLVI championship, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012, in New York. The Giants beat the New England Patriots 21-17 on Sunday, Feb. 5, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck (91) does a "ninja bow" after sacking New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) during the second half of the NFL football Super Bowl XLVI on Sunday, Feb.5, 2012, in Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Giants defeated the Patriots 21-17. (AP Photo/Kevin Terrell)
Members of the New York Giants are shown during a ceremony for Super Bowl XLVI Championship New York Giants at City Hall in New York, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012. From left, in the bottom row, are Zak DeOssie, Justin Tuck, quarterback and MVP Eli Manning. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants defensive end justin Tuck wraps up New England Patriots running back Danny Woodhead during NFL Super Bowl XLVI , Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis (AP Photo/EvanPinkus)
New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck thanks the fans after returning to New Jersey as Super Bowl XLVI champions after defeating the New England Patriots,Monday February 6th, 2012, in East Rutherford, New Jersey (AP Photo/EvanPinkus)
New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck thanks the fans after returning to New Jersey as Super Bowl XLVI champions after defeating the New England Patriots,Monday February 6th, 2012, in East Rutherford, New Jersey (AP Photo/EvanPinkus)
New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck, top, looks on as supporters cheer during the New York Giants NFL football team arrival at Newark Liberty International Airport, Monday, Feb. 6, 2012, in Newark, N.J. A day earlier, the Giants beat the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLVI. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants long snapper Zak DeOssie, left, congratulates Giants quarterback and Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning, right, as defensive end Justin Tuck gets caught in the middle during a ceremony for the Super Bowl XLVI Championship Giants at City Hall in New York, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck thanks the fans after returning to New Jersey as Super Bowl XLVI champions after defeating the New England Patriots,Monday February 6th, 2012, in East Rutherford, New Jersey (AP Photo/EvanPinkus)
New York Giants' Justin Tuck, left, does his signature bow to quarterback Eli Manning, right, near the team's championship trophies during a victory celebration rally at MetLife Stadium on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants defeated the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLVI on Sunday. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck (91) sacks New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) during the second half of the NFL football Super Bowl XLVI on Sunday, Feb.5, 2012, in Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Giants defeated the Patriots 21-17. (AP Photo/Kevin Terrell)
New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck (91) celebrates after sacking New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/David Duprey)
New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck takes a breather during a timeout after sacking New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) during the second half of the NFL football Super Bowl XLVI on Sunday, Feb.5, 2012, in Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Giants defeated the Patriots 21-17. (AP Photo/Kevin Terrell)
New York Giants defensive captain Justin Tuck (91) talks to his team mates before NFL Super Bowl XLVI against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis (AP Photo/EvanPinkus)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning reacts with defensive end Justin Tuck, right, after their team's 21-17 win over the New England Patriots in the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck (91) clasps his hands as he does a "ninja bow" after sacking New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) during the second half of the NFL football Super Bowl XLVI on Sunday, Feb.5, 2012, in Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Giants defeated the Patriots 21-17. (AP Photo/Kevin Terrell)
New York Giants' Justin Tuck during a news conference, Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012, in Indianapolis. The Giants will face the New England Patriots in the NFL football Super Bowl XLVI on Feb. 5.(AP Photo/Eric Gay)
New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck (91) answers questions during Media Day on Tuesday January 31, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning reacts with defensive end Justin Tuck, right, after their team's 21-17 win over the New England Patriots in the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck reacts to his sack of New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
New York Giants' Justin Tuck answers questions during a media availability, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012, in Indianapolis. The Giants will face the New England Patriots in the NFL football Super Bowl XLVI on Feb. 5.(AP Photo/Eric Gay)
New York Giants' Justin Tuck answers during a news conference, Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012, in Indianapolis. The Giants will face the New England Patriots in the NFL football Super Bowl XLVI on Feb. 5.(AP Photo/Eric Gay)
New York Giants' Justin Tuck answers during a news conference, Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012, in Indianapolis. The Giants will face the New England Patriots in the NFL football Super Bowl XLVI on Feb. 5.(AP Photo/Eric Gay)
New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck speaks during a press conference on Monday January 30, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck answers questions during a news conference on Monday, Jan. 30, 2012, in Indianapolis. The Giants are scheduled to face the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLVI on Feb. 5. (AP Photo/Ben Liebenberg)
New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck takes a picture during Media Day for NFL football's Super Bowl XLVI Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck (91) talks to the media following the NFC Championship game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday January 22, 2012 at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck reacts during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game between the New York Giants and the New York Jets, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won 29-14. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants' Justin Tuck, right, talks to the media during a news conference, Monday, Jan. 30, 2012, in Indianapolis. The Giants will face the New England Patriots in the NFL football Super Bowl XLVI on Feb. 5.(AP Photo/Eric Gay)
New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck talks to the media during NFL football practice, Thursday, Jan. 12, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants travel to Green Bay to play the Packers in the playoffs on Jan. 15. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck is seen as the team arrives at the Indianapolis International Airport for NFL footbal's Super Bowl XLVI Monday, Jan. 30, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Matt Moore, center, is sacked by New York Giants' Justin Tuck (91) and Mathias Kiwanuka (94) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won the game 20-17. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck speaks to reporters after NFL football practice Friday, Jan. 27, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants are scheduled to face the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLVI on Feb. 5 in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck (91) smiles while stretching with teammates Jimmy Kennedy (73) and Brandon Bing during NFL football practice, Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants will face the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl on Feb. 5 in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz (80) and teammate Justin Tuck run off the field after an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants defeated the Falcons 24-2. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
New York Giants NFL football player Justin Tuck watches the first quarter of an NBA basketball game between the New Jersey Nets and the Indiana Pacers, Monday, Jan. 2, 2012, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck, right, and Osi Umenyiora celebrate after Tuck sacked Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants defeated the Cowboys 31-14. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants' Michael Boley, left, and Justin Tuck celebrate a sack by Tuck during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against New York Jets, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won 29-14. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants defensive tackle Justin Tuck (91) talks to his team mates before playing an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday December 4, 2011 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants defensive captain Justin Tuck (91) talks to Hall of Fame linebacker Harry Carson before an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday October 16th, 2011 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants defensive tackle Justin Tuck (91) talks to his team mates before playing an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday December 4, 2011 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb (5) watches as New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck blocks his pass during the first quarter an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
New York Giants' Osi Umenyiora (72) talks with Justin Tuck (91) during NFL football training camp Monday, Aug. 1, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck (91) talks with Green Bay Packers' Jermichael Finley (88) as Aaron Rodgers (12) looks on during a time out in the third quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck (91) sacks Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) during the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck (91) fires up the fans during the NFL week 2 football game against the St. Louis Rams on Monday, September 19, 2011 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants won the game 28-16. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck (91) takes a bow during the NFL week 2 football game against the St. Louis Rams on Monday, September 19, 2011 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants won the game 28-16. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford (8) throws the ball away from New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck (91) during the third quarter of an NFL football game Monday, Sept. 19, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Minnesota Vikings running back Toby Gerhart (32) is brought down by New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck (91) during the second half of an NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Monday, Dec. 13, 2010. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck (91) chases the action during the NFL week 2 football game against the St. Louis Rams on Monday, September 19, 2011 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants won the game 28-16. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck (91) deflects a pass thrown by Washington Redskins quarterback Rex Grossman (8) during the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck spits a cold drink during NFL football training camp in Albany, N.Y., Thursday, Aug. 6, 2009. (AP Photo/Mike Groll)
New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck (91) during the Giants' preseason NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Monday, Aug. 17, 2009. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck causes Dallas Cowboys quarterback Jon Kitna (3) to fumble as Giants defensive tackle Barry Cofield (36) helps during the second half an NFL football game Monday, Oct. 25, 2010, in Arlington, Texas. The Giants won 41-35. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck takes a bow after intercepting a pass and running it back 41 yards for a touchdown during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck reacts after a sack against the Oakland Raiders during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2009 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
New York Giants defensive ends Justin Tuck (91) and Osi Umenyiora (72) practicing during New York Giants OTA practice on Monday June 4, 2012 at the Timex Performance Center in East Rutherford, New Jersey (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck (91) reaches to intercept a pass thrown by St. Louis Rams quarterback Marc Bulger during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck (91) attempts to tackle Michael Vick (7) during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday September 24, 2011 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants defensive captain Justin Tuck (91) talks to his team mates before NFL Super Bowl XLVI against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis (AP Photo/EvanPinkus)
New York Giants defensive tackle Justin Tuck, top, and defensive end Matthias Kiwanuka, bottom, sack Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Oct. 26, 2008. The Giants won 21-14.(AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck, left, tackles Washington Redskins running back Clinton Portis during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Thursday night, Sept. 4, 2008, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won 16-7. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck watches his hit to the outfield during the All-Star Legends & Celebrity softball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, Sunday, July 13, 2008. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New England Patriots receiver Wes Welker (83) is brought down as New York Giants New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck (91), safety Michael Johnson (43) and cornerback Kevin Dockery (35) defend during the second quarter of the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008, in Glendale, Ariz. The Giants won 17-14. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo (9) is sacked for a safety by New York Giants defensive end Mathias Kiwanuka (97) and New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck (91) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 14, 2008, in Irving, Texas. Dallas won 20-8. (AP Photo)
New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck takes a bow after intercepting a pass and running it back 41 yards for a touchdown during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
New York Giants captains Chris Snee (76) Eli Manning (10) Chris Canty (99) Justin Tuck (91) and Eli Manning (10) receive instructions during the coin toss before the NFL Super Bowl XLVI against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis (AP Photo/EvanPinkus)
New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck (91) sacks New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) during the second quarter of the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck (91) celebrates after the Giants beat the New England Patriots 17-14 during the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
New York Giants defensive captain Justin Tuck (91) talks to his team mates before NFL Super Bowl XLVI against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis (AP Photo/EvanPinkus)
New York Giants defenders Osi Umenyiora (72) and Justin Tuck (91) force New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) to fumble in the second quarter during the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. The Giants recovered he bal. (AP Photo/David Duprey)
New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck, left, strips the ball from New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) during the second quarter of the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
New York Giants defenders Osi Umenyiora, left, and Justin Tuck force New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) to fumble in the second quarter during the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. The Giants recovered he bal. (AP Photo/David Duprey)
New York Giants' Justin Tuck (91) greets fans as he leaves the field after an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won the game 20-6. (AP Photo/Peter Morgan)
New York Giants', from front left, Zak DeOssie, Justin Tuck, and quarterback Eli Manning celebrate during a ceremony for the NFL football Super Bowl XLVI champions at City Hall in New York, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants' Justin Tuck holds up the Halas Trophy during a ceremony for the NFL football Super Bowl XLVI champions at City Hall in New York, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck (91) talks to his team mates before an NFL football game against the New York Jets on Saturday December 24, 2011 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck reacts following a stop against the San Francisco 49ers during the NFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. The Giants won in overtime, 20-17. (AP Photo/G. Newman Lowrance)
New York Giants captains Eli Manning and Justin Tuck get instructions from head coach Tom Coughlin before the coin toss before an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday September 24, 2011 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
Members of the Super Bowl XLVI championship New York Giants, including, from lower left, head coach Tom Coughlin, and players Zak DeOssie, Justin Tuck, and Eli Manning celebrate during a ceremony for the NFL football Super Bowl XLVI champions at City Hall in New York, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012. (AP Photo/Craig Warga, Pool)
New York Giants' Justin Tuck answers questions during a media availability, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012, in Indianapolis. The Giants will face the New England Patriots in the NFL football Super Bowl XLVI on Feb. 5.(AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Hanie is sacked by New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck (91) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at New Meadowlands Stadium, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won the game 17-3. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Logan Ryan named Giants nominee for Walter Payton Man of the Year
When Logan Ryan grew up in South Jersey, his father worked in law enforcement and his time was spent playing various sports with his older brother, Jordan. Like all headstrong youngsters, Ryan harbored big dreams. But they had nothing to do with wearing a badge or throwing a football.
"I don't tell a lot of people this, but when I was young, I wanted to be an inventor," Ryan said. "That's what I said when I was little. I watched a lot of Dexter's Laboratory. I wanted a white coat. I don't know if that was a scientist, but I really didn't know what an inventor was. Really, I think it was because I wanted my ideas to be heard."
Ryan is now 30 and he has yet to invent eyeglasses that include mini-televisions, a mattress with a built-in alarm clock or even a longer-lasting chewing gum.
But his goal of being heard is a big success. Ryan was a two-time Super Bowl winner with the New England Patriots and is now in his second season as a standout for the Giants. Off the field, he is involved in numerous philanthropic endeavors that aid causes as diverse as supporting pets and police officers. Ryan is relentless in his zeal to help people and animals, his hometown or anyone who needs their fortunes or spirits lifted.
His endeavors include Ryan's Monthly Rescue and Ryan's Animal Rescue Foundation (RARF); Ryan Alternative Solutions Training (RAST); a collaboration with CARE (Community Animal Rescue Effort); joining forces with the Covenant House in Newark to support homeless youth through education, employment and financial literacy; frequently donating to animal shelters; and providing Thanksgiving meals and pet supplies to residents of Camden, N.J.
That makes Ryan an easy choice as the Giants' nominee for the 2021 NFL Walter Payton Man of the Year Award. Presented by Nationwide, the Man of the Year Award is named for former Chicago Bears running back Walter Payton, a Pro Football Hall of Famer who died in 1999. The award recognizes an NFL player for outstanding community service activities off the field, as well as excellence on the field.
📸 Sneak Peek: Kevin Durant on The Eli Manning Show (airs Thurs. 12/9)
Check out the gallery below for a sneak peak at Eli Manning with Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant and 35 Ventures' Rich Kleiman on The Eli Manning Show.
The full episode of The Eli Manning Show with Durant and Kleiman will air this Thursday (December 9th).
Eli Manning sits down with Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant and 35 Ventures' Rich Kleiman on The Eli Manning Show.
