5 Things to Know: Trent Williams

Throughout his career, Williams has made it a priority to help those who shaped him in his younger years. In 2015, Williams donated $25,000 to his high school alma mater to help fun EKG screening for every member of the football program. He has also donated a new locker room, new shoes for elementary students and Christmas gifts for those in need in his hometown of Longview, Texas.

“This is home,” his mother, Veronica, said. “Trent loves giving back to the community here. When it’s involving children, that’s his first love.”

“The money he’s given our football program, our athletic program, our high school, the at-risk kids throughout the district and in this community, he’s never forgotten home,” Williams’ former high school coach, John King, added. “He’s done a lot of things that haven’t gotten recognition. Just a tremendous person.”