The finalists for the NFL's Salute to Service Award’s 15th edition are Christian McCaffrey, Aaron Jones, and Jake Ferguson, selected for the 2025-26 cycle presented by USAA.

Jones, a Minnesota Vikings alumnus, founded the A&A All the Way Foundation to honor and support military members, reflecting his family’s deep military ties through galas and USO tours to bases in Kuwait, Bahrain, and the UAE.

The Salute to Service Award honors individuals who demonstrate exceptional efforts to honor and support the military community and is a collaboration between the NFL and USAA.

A panel of judges, including last year’s recipient George Kittle and notable figures from USAA and football circles, will select the winner.

The winner will be announced at NFL Honors during Super Bowl week on February 5, with related charitable donations from USAA and the NFL supporting military causes.

Ferguson is recognized for his partnership with USAA to visit military bases, support the National Medal of Honor Museum, and participate in a national Character Playbook LIVE event at AT&T Stadium.

Christian McCaffrey is acknowledged for the Christian McCaffrey Foundation, including the 23 and Troops initiative that supports veteran health and has invested roughly $700,000 in military aid and supports military families.

The finalists’ announcement was made by the NFL and USAA.

George Kittle, the 2024 Salute to Service Award recipient, will serve as a judge for this year’s finalists.

In addition to the winner's recognition, USAA will donate $25,000 in the winner’s name to military aid societies, and the NFL will donate $25,000 to a military nonprofit chosen by the winner.