By Mallory Mattingly
Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams uses “what the Lord has blessed me to do” to make faith, family and football his top priorities.
Williams ended the 2024 season with a new “career-high 1,299 rushing yards and 14 touchdowns, and the Rams rewarded him with a three-year contract extension,” per Sports Spectrum.
His teammates also voted him to be a captain this season.
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“[Being named a captain] made more of an impact on my heart than probably the contract because to me that is the direct representation of who I am as a person every single day in the eyes of my teammates,” Williams told the Rams media team in September.
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Ultimately, he wants to make sure his football career serves both God and his family.
“I just want to be able to continue to play football at a very high clip, continue to keep showing the world who I am and what I can do, and take care of my family,” the athlete shared. “And give the most praise to the Lord that I can and follow his mission every single day. That’s probably my biggest three concerns right now in life. And that’s the only thing I see going forward.”
The Rams nominated Williams for the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award, which “recognizes an NFL player for his excellence on and off the field.”
“I play football because that’s what the Lord has blessed me to do, and that’s what I’m going to continue to do,” Williams said after he found out that he was the team’s nominee. “But my message and my purpose is bigger than just football. It’s being able to impact and inspire and be around young kids and families. To be able to motivate and show them that it’s all possible.”
“Being able to make a positive impact on the youth across Los Angeles and seeing the smiles on people’s faces means everything to me,” he added after the nomination. “This award is special because my commitment to the community is never about recognition but about being the inspiration to show young people they can dream big and achieve their goals.”
“The opportunities I’ve been given through being a professional football player allow me to perform on the field but have also given me the platform to pursue what I am most passionate about — giving back to the community. It’s an honor to be the Rams’ club winner for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award alongside players around the league dedicated to their communities,” he emphasized.
Williams plans to keep stacking up the rushing yards and touchdowns, but more importantly, he will continue to make an impact for Christ on and off the field.
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