Kyren Williams grew up in St. Louis, so he was unsurprisingly a Rams fan as a kid. He even got the chance to meet Steven Jackson when he was younger, taking a photo with the Rams legend at the Edwards Jones Dome that he’ll never forget.
That’s what made this full-circle moment so special for both running backs.
Jackson surprised Williams during a team meeting recently to share the news that he is the Rams’ nominee for the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award. Williams, a player who’s always giving back to the community, is following in Jackson’s footsteps in that regard.
So when Jackson shared the news of Williams’ nomination, it made for an awesome moment between the two running backs. Jackson gave Williams a pair of gold cleats, too, which was a special touch for the Rams star.
“These shoes went over my head when I was a kid when you threw them up in the stands and some dude grabbed them from me. My mom’s going to cry when she sees these,” Williams said.
Check out the full video below, which will probably bring a tear to your eye.
Here’s a closer look at the gold cleats Jackson gifted Williams.
Nothing like some gold cleats to commemorate the big moment 🤩
🔁 #WPMOYChallenge x @KyrenWilliams23
— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) December 5, 2024