Safety Darrell Stuckey is one of the most decorated Kansas University football players, but his mom and those who saw him grow up say he might be a better person than a player.

Kansas City, Mo. ? Former Kansas football safety Darrell Stuckey was named as the co-Collegiate Male Athlete of the Year by the Kansas City Sports Commission at its 38th annual Awards Show on Wednesday night.

Stuckey, who finished his career at Kansas this past fall after graduating from Washington High School in Kansas City, Kan., shared the honor with LaRon Council of Northwest Missouri State.

Stuckey was selected by the San Diego Chargers in the fourth round of the NFL Draft this spring.