Kyren Williams grew up in St. Louis and was, unsurprisingly, a Rams fan as a child. He even had the opportunity to meet Steven Jackson when he was younger. at the Edwards Jones Dome, which he will never forget.
That's what makes this full-circle moment so special for both running backs.
Jackson surprised Williams during a recent team meeting to share the news that he was the one . Williams, a player who always gives back to the community, follows in Jackson's footsteps in this regard.
When Jackson shared the news of Williams' nomination, it created a great moment between the two running backs. Jackson also gifted Williams a pair of gold cleats, which was a special touch for the Rams star.
“Those shoes went over my head as a kid when they were thrown up in the stands and some guy took them away from me. My mom is going to cry when she sees this,” Williams said.
Check out the full video below, which will probably bring tears to your eyes.
Here's a closer look at the gold cleats that Jackson gave Williams.
There's nothing better than a pair of golden football boots to commemorate the big moment 🤩
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