Terian Williams II, a Stanford defensive back, is well-known for his generosity. His most recent gesture, though, has taken the recipient by surprise. Williams chose to have a good impact with his current name, image, and likeness (NIL) endorsement deal by making his favorite teacher happy. He gave him $10,000 as part of the Extra Yard for Teachers campaign.
Williams is well-known for his numerous collaborations with companies like as Gold’s Gym, PSD Underwear, and Boost Mobile. Williams, who is from Duluth, Georgia, took to Instagram after signing his latest NIL contract with the snack business Cheez-It and the College Football Playoff Foundation to broadcast a heartwarming video in which he presented Jerry Hayes, a schoolteacher in Henry County Schools, with a unique award.
Hayes has been teaching in Williams’ area for 17 years, and the gesture was intended to stimulate and recognize his contributions. According to on3, the $10,000 donation will be used to assist the district in his honour.
“I wanted to let you know about how big of an impact you had on my life,” Williams said in the video he posted on Instagram. “You taught me things about life that’s stuck with me throughout. You made the class a safe place, not only for me but for all your students. Just allowed them to be themselves,” he added.
Hayes was completely taken aback by the news. He thanked Williams and the sponsors for believing in persons like himself and instructors around the country. Hayes, overcome with emotion, hailed the contribution as one of the happiest moments of his life.
Williams, a three-star recruit from Johns Creek High School, has demonstrated his promise on the football field for Stanford with remarkable performances, including five tackles versus USC, three of which were solo stops.
Despite playing in only two games during the 2022 season, he has received widespread notice not only for his on-field abilities but also for his powerful usage of NIL to aid others.
During the recent holiday season, he used the proceeds from his several NIL deals to offer groceries, Christmas gifts, and accommodation to ten Atlanta-area families. He stated that, despite having been reared in a good home, he feels bound to give back to society.