NFL Honors 2024 LIVE — Cameron Heyward’s hilarious response as Prince Harry presents Walter Payton Man of the Year Award

Gronk and Kay Adams stunned by mentalist, part three

Oz had Gronk and Adams pick out specific things like a Gatorade color, an NFL legend, heads or tails, and a time in the game.

After asking all of those questions he had every answer already written on a piece of paper.

Gronk was so impressed he tried to get Oz to go with the casino with him to predict cards.

"Are you allowed in any casinos?" Gronk said.

"Let's go on a casino run, what's your favorite game? Blackjack?"

Gronk and Kay Adams stunned by mentalist, part two

If anything, Oz messed up his brain even more by doing magic tricks on Gronk and Adams.

First, he played a numbers game with Adams where he had her think of a number.

When she said it out loud, Oz already had it written down on a piece of paper.

"How did you do that?" Adams shouted while Gronk was left with his jaw dropped.

Gronk was so impressed that he asked for Oz to do a trick on him next.

Gronk and Kay Adams stunned by mentalist

Ron Gronkowski has been making appearances on Up & Adams throughout the week as he promotes the Super Bowl, making his main appearance on Wednesday.

Gronk told Kay Adams all about his partying and how much he has been drinking and it was getting to his head.

So when Oz the Mentalist appeared on the show, Gronk felt it was perfect for him.

"I need a mentalist in my life," Gronk said.

"To fix my brain."

Comeback Player of the Year named

Cleveland Browns quarterback Joe Flacco won this year's award for the Comeback Player of the Year during last night's NFL Honors.

The former Super Bowl MVP signed on with the team in November following a season-ending shoulder injury for DeShaun Watson.

Cameron Heyward started the Heyward House

Cameron Heyward has significantly invested in his community via his foundation, .

He established the foundation in 2015, aiming to impact the lives of today’s youth.

Heyward said he was inspired to start the organization because he was raised by his mom after the death of his dad, former NFL fullback Craig Heyward.

Lamar Jackson is this year's MVP

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson won this year's NFL Most Valuable Player award.

This is the player's second time winning the award after he took home the prize in the 2019-2020 season.

Kay Adams stole the spotlight

Aside from her spotlight-stealing red dress, the former Good Morning Football host also went viral during the honors awards show.

Kay Adams shook Cleveland Browns QB Joe Flacco's hand and commented online about the experience after someone posted the photo on social media.

"Had to dap up the big dawg," Adams .

Kay Adams stunned in red

FanDuel TV host Kay Adams stunned at last night's NFL Honors in a figure-hugging, long, elegant red dress.

Adams is the host of the FanDuel TV show Up And Adams, and she took to the red carpet on Thursday to interview athletes as some were set to take home some prestigious awards.

Vignettes and their sponsors, continued

The NFL has released a list of all the awards and which companies sponsored them.

Awards and their sponsors

The NFL has released a list of all the awards and which companies sponsored them.

How winners are chosen

Before the playoffs started, a countrywide panel of 50 journalists who cover the league regularly cast their votes to determine the victors, according to .

The used by the AP was in use for the second year, per the outlet.

For MVP, the voters selected the top five, and for all other categories, the top three. First-place votes counted for 10 points toward MVP. The points awarded for placing second through fifth were 5, 3, 2, and 1.

For every other prize, five points were awarded for first place, three for second, and one for third.

Mixed reviews for award show

People on X, formerly Twitter, have mixed reactions to last night's NFL Honors.

Host Keegan-Michael Key takes joking swipes at players and T-Swift

In his opening speech, comedian and emcee Keegan-Michael Key targeted Taylor Swift, backup quarterbacks, and Jerry Jones.

“Who’d have thought we’d see a year where Taylor Swift went to more playoff games than Bill Belichick?” he asked.

In another joke, he took a swipe at the Panthers.

“The only people further from the Super Bowl are the Carolina Panthers,” Key said.

Rookies honored in a big way

Will Anderson Jr. received two more first-place votes than Jalen Carter and Kobie Turner to win the Defensive Rookie of the Year title.

When Will Anderson Jr. won the Defensive Rookie of the Year, the Houston Texans made it two for two in the top rookie honors.

On offense, C.J. Stroud, the quarterback, emerged victorious as Offensive Rookie of the Year.

NFL Honors isn't the only place flag football is making an appearance

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has given its approval for flag football to be included in the Olympic schedule for the Los Angeles Summer Games in 2028.

The momentous ruling opens the door for USA Football's and flag football's national teams to compete in the Olympics on home soil.

Following the LA28 Organizing Committee's recommendation last week for flag football and four other sports to be included in the Olympics, the IOC made its decision.

Flag Football award handed out this year for the first time

Ryder Noche and Allison Gandlin received the inaugural Flag Football Players of the Year honors from the NFL.

The NFL has been encouraging young players to play flag football, and last year's Pro Bowl used that structure for the first time.

Tyreek Hill, who has stated that he intends to play flag football when it enters the Olympics in 2028, gave the prize.

Hawaii high school football team was honored

During the NFL Honors last night, a high school football team from the Hawaii town that was devastated by a wildfire last summer was honored.

A video montage honoring the athletes of Lahainaluna High School, which sent four captains to Las Vegas for this week's Super Bowl, was introduced by Gayle King.

Joe Flacco named Comeback Player of the Year

The AP Comeback Player of the Year is Joe Flacco, who stepped off the sofa and guided the Cleveland Browns to the postseason.

Flacco defeated quarterback Baker Mayfield of the Buccaneers and safety Damar Hamlin of the Bills. With 151 points, he finished with 13 first-place votes, 26 second-place votes, and 8 third-place votes.

When Cleveland contacted Flacco in November, the 39-year-old former Super Bowl MVP was at home in with his family. He threw for over 300 yards and 13 touchdowns in four consecutive games, going 4-1 in his five starts.

“To welcome a new guy is not the easiest thing,” Flacco said. “Thank you to the organization for giving me the opportunity to do what I love to do, play football.”

Know about NFL MVP Lamar Jackson

Lamar Jackson, an American football quarterback for the Baltimore Ravens of the NFL, was born on January 7, 1997.

In his second season, he won the Heisman Trophy while playing college football for the Louisville Cardinals.

The Ravens picked him with their final first-round choice in the 2018 NFL Draft.

Following an injury to main quarterback Joe Flacco in his first year, Jackson took over as the starting quarterback for the Ravens, winning the division title while making history as the youngest NFL quarterback to start a playoff game.

Last night, the football player took home the Most Valuable Player trophy.

'Truly remarkable'

Prince Harry praised Heyward for being “a player who goes above and beyond” and said that his “extraordinary commitment to helping others is a reflection of his own story.”

“All you guys do on and off the field is truly remarkable,” he added.

“You are role models for millions in the way you carry yourselves and the way you give back. This final award — the highest honor — is all about serving your community.”

Heyward, 34, received recognition for his contributions to The Heyward House, which he established in 2015.

The group assists children who require additional support from a variety of backgrounds.

About Prince Harry's surprise appearance

At Thursday's Honors ceremony, Prince Harry left NFL players starstruck after making a quick trip across the Atlantic to see his father, King Charles, who is suffering from cancer.

The 39-year-old Duke of Sussex was the presenter of the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award to Pittsburgh Steelers player Cameron Heyward at the glittering event in Las Vegas.

The defensive lineman was even more taken aback to see Harry up there alongside Heyward, even though Heyward won the night's greatest accolade.

"That’s freaking Harry,” Heyward said after receiving his award. “Man, I’m in shock. That’s Prince Harry.”

Cameron Heyward wants to ‘continue to give back’

Ahead of receiving tonight’s huge prize, Cameron Heyward spoke to  about what winning the Walter Peyton Man of the Year Award would mean to him.

“One, I think it would cement the legacy we have, not only myself, but for the Heyward House and the work we’re doing with the Pittsburgh Steelers,” Heyward said.

“But I also think it would allow us to continue to do great work in the community.

“Continue to keep giving back to young men and young women that need a chance to succeed. My goal is to continue to keep giving back.

“I know that Walter Payton Man of the Year Award is nominated for so many guys who are deserving, but I think the real thing about it is the man he was and the legacy he set that I think we’re all just trying to create a legacy and live that out.”

Full list of NFL Honors award winners

• MVP - Lamar Jackson
• Offensive Player of the Year - Christian McCaffrey
• Defensive Player of the Year - Myles Garrett
• Coach of the Year - Kevin Stefanski
• Assistant Coach of the Year - Jim Schwartz
• Offensive Rookie of the Year - CJ Stroud
• Defensive Rookie of the Year - Will Anderson
• Comeback Player of the Year - Joe Flacco
• Walter Payton Man of the Year - Cam Heyward
• FedEx Air Player of the Year - Brock Purdy
• FedEx Ground Player of the Year - Christian McCaffrey
• Jim Brown Award - Christian McCaffrey
• Deacon Jones Sack Leader Award - TJ Watt
• Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award - Bobby Wagner

'They have a bright future'

Visibly emotional, Stroud and Anderson dapped each other up three times in a beautiful backstage moment caught by CBS cameras.

And NFL fans joined in the celebrations on social media.

"To think this is only the BEGINNING," one wrote.

"That’s sick. Good for the Texans, they got a bright future," another added.

"Much respect!!" a third said.

"That triple dap is immaculate," one wrote.

Prince Harry's joke heavy speech

The Duke attended last night's ceremony as he dished out the award for 'Man Of The Year'.

Harry joked that Americans "stole rugby from us and made it your own".

He added: "Instead of passing it backwards, just pass it forwards.

"Why not wear pads and a helmet?

"Of course, have an offence and defence - that makes sense.

"And why not have a breather every 15 seconds?

"And you know what? Instead of a 10-month season, let's just make it 18 weeks. Genius.

"All kidding aside, what you guys do on and off the field is truly remarkable.

"You are role models for millions in the way you carry yourselves and the way you give back."