Everett Gets His Espy

Former Buffalo Bills tight end Kevin Everett collected the Jimmy V ESPY Award for Perseverance on Wednesday night.

The award is named for the late North Carolina State basketball coach Jim Valvano.
Everett suffered what was thought to be a paralyzing spinal cord injury during the 2007 season opener, but after rehabilitation, he is walking again.

“I had to persevere from this injury. It was tough and I’m real nervous right now,” he told the crowd. “I’m real happy I can be here standing before everybody. Jimmy V. said never give up. That’s the main thing I told myself every day lying in the hospital bed.”

The ceremony will air Sunday at 9 p. m. on ESPN.

(buffalobillsinsider.com)