New England Patriots SS Jordan Richards received one of the highest awards in the franchise community, becoming the 15th player to win the Ron Burton Community Service Award. The award is named after Ron Burton, the first draft pick in franchise history and father of longtime Patriots reporter Steve Burton.
“Every Patriots player has an opportunity to make a positive impact in our community,” Patriots owner Robert Kraft said while presenting the award. “Jordan has made the most of his opportunities. In his two seasons with the team, he has made dozens of community appearances, volunteering time and resources to support many of our team initiatives. He has an infectious smile, an outgoing personality and a desire to help others, attributes that make him one of the most genuine goodwill ambassadors on the team. We appreciate his many contributions and his eagerness to always want to do more.”
Congratulations Jordan Richards, the 15th player to receive the New England Patriots Ron Burton Community Service Award! pic.twitter.com/a9MGhxvBeO
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) August 30, 2017
Richards spends his time volunteering at local hospitals and with active members of the military.
Jordan Richards is the Patriots 2017 Ron Burton Community Service Award Winner. #WBZ pic.twitter.com/OV9KSxUVDf
— STEVE BURTON (@STEVEBURTONWBZ) August 30, 2017
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Here is a list of other award winners, courtesy of the team’s press release:
Rob Gronkowski (2016), Nate Solder (2015), Devin McCourty (2014), Matthew Slater (2013), Zoltan Mesko (2012), Jerod Mayo (2011), Vince Wilfork (2010), Kevin Faulk (2009), Larry Izzo (2008), Ty Warren (2007), Jarvis Green (2006), Matt Light (2005), Troy Brown (2004) and Joe Andruzzi (2003).