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Andrew Luck's Indianapolis Colts teammates have chosen him to be the recipient of the 2016 Ed Block Courage Award.

According to Ed Block Courage Award Foundation, the honor recognizes players who "exemplify commitments to the principles of sportsmanship and courage." The recipient is "a community role model. With this honor, he enters into an association which contrasts his fierce profession by becoming a major component of the Courage House National Support Network for Kids. He becomes an Ambassador of Courage for victims of abuse, violence and neglect."

Among the reasons the Colts chose Luck, according to a news release, was that he "is passionate about impacting the lives of the children of Indiana and is a strong supporter of Riley Hospital For Children at Indiana University in Indianapolis. He frequently visits with patients at the hospital and serves as a spokesperson for Riley Hospital Change the Play, which encourages kids to challenge themselves to make better choices when it comes to food and exercise."

Luck is one of 32 recipients across the NFL.

The award is named after Ed Block who was the head athletic trainer for the Baltimore Colts from 1954-1977.

Past winners of the award dating back to 2000 are: G/T-Joe Reitz (2015), TE-Dwayne Allen (2014), DE-Cory Redding (2013), S-Antoine Bethea (2012), DE-Robert Mathis (2011), DE-Dwight Freeney (2010), DB-Marlin Jackson (2009), C-Jeff Saturday (2008), OG-Ryan Lilja (2007), WR-Reggie Wayne (2006), LB-Cato June (2005), LB-Gary Brackett (2004), DE-Chad Bratzke (2003), LB-Rob Morris (2002), QB-Peyton Manning (2001) and DT-Bernard Whittington (2000).