2025 AP Defensive Rookie of the Year finalists' friends and family talk about each player's journey | 'NFL Honors'

The friends and family of the 2025 AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year finalists express their admiration and love at the 15th annual NFL Honors.

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye, San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey, and Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba win the 2025 NFL Air and Ground Players of the Year awards.

Philadelphia Eagles fan Ed Callahan wins the 2025 NFL Fan of the Year.

Washington Commanders linebacker Bobby Wagner wins the 2025 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award at the 15th annual NFL Honors.

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford presents his speech after winning the 2025 AP Most Valuable Player award at the 15th annual NFL Honors.

The NFL Players Choir pays tribute to members of the NFL family who passed away in 2025 at the 15th annual NFL Honors.

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba wins the 2025 AP Offensive Player of the Year award at the 15th annual NFL Honors.

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey announced as 2025 USAA Salute to Service Award winner at the 15th annual NFL Honors.

Cleveland Browns linebacker Carson Schwesinger presents his speech after winning the 2025 AP Defensive Rookie of the Year award at the 15th annual NFL Honors.

Hall of Famer Kurt Warner and host Rich Eisen present the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2026 at the 15th annual NFL Honors.

High school football coaches Dave Ettinger and Dylen Smith win the 2025 Don Shula High School Coach of the Year

Brysen Wright and Ava Rotondi win the 2025 Flag Players of the Year presented at the 15th annual NFL Honors.

Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore delivers his speech after winning the 2025 Next Gen Stats Moment of the Year at the 15th annual NFL Honors, honoring quarterback Caleb Williams' walk-off touchdown to Moore in Week 16 against the Green Bay Packers.

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell , Brittney Payton and Jarrett Payton talks about the legacy of the late former NFL commissioner and Pro Football Hall of Famer Paul Tagliabue and the late Pro Football Hall of Fame running back Walter Payton.

New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel wins the 2025 AP Coach of the Year award at the 15th annual NFL Honors.

Buffalo Bills running back James Cook wins the 2025 Jim Brown award at the 15th annual NFL Honors for most rushing yards in a season.

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey presents his speech after winning the 2025 AP Comeback Player of the Year award at the 15th annual NFL Honors.

Chicago Bears offensive guard Joe Thuney presents his speech after winning the 2025 Protector of the Year award at the 15th annual NFL Honors.

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMilian presents his speech after winning the 2025 AP Offensive Rookie of the Year award at the 15th annual NFL Honors.

The friends and family of the 2025 AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year finalists express their admiration and love.

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett presents his speech after winning the 2025 AP Defensive Player of the Year award at the 15th annual NFL Honors.

NFL Honors host and actor Jon Hamm gives the opening monologue at 15th annual NFL Honors.

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford discusses what it means to be nominated for MVP at the NFL Honors red carpet.

Former New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan shares his excitement for his defensive player of the year announcement on the "NFL Honors Red Carpet".

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield shares who he thinks should win Associated Press NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year at the 15th annual NFL Honors.