Kyren Williams
LOS ANGELES RAMS
| Position | College | Years in the NFL |
|---|---|---|
| Running Back | University of Notre Dame | 3 |
EXCELLENCE ON THE FIELD
Kyren Williams has displayed excellence on the field since entering the league in 2022. After facing injuries his rookie year, he made an immediate impact in the 2023 season, scoring two touchdowns in Week 1 and another in Week 2, becoming the first player in Rams history with multiple touchdowns in each of his first two games. Emerging after his rookie season, he finished his sophomore year with 15 touchdowns, earning a Pro Bowl selection and a Second-Team All-Pro nod. He ranked third in rushing yards (1,144) and tied for fifth in rushing touchdowns (12), becoming the first player to finish in the top three in rushing yards, and top five in touchdowns, despite missing five games. In 2024, Williams has continued to impress, scoring in 10 consecutive games dating back to Week 14 of the 2023 season, tying Greg Bell and Eric Dickerson for the third-longest streak in franchise history. Not only does he lead the Rams in total scoring with 10 touchdowns, but he also currently ranks second in the NFL in rushing touchdowns (8) and total touchdowns (10).
POSITIVE CHARACTER & A LIFESTYLE OF GIVING BACK
Growing up in St. Louis, Williams was born and raised a Rams fan and found his inspiration not only on the field, but also off the field through meeting one of his heroes and Rams Legend, Steven Jackson. At a young age Williams had the chance to meet Jackson in person at a St. Louis Rams charity event. Through this and the motivation of his family's commitment to giving back to the community he grew up in, Williams' dreams of excelling in the NFL, but also in the community, were sparked. Consistently at community events, Williams states that he is proud and happy just to be there and is honored to be in a position where he can encourage the youth to aspire to their wildest dreams. Williams frequently mentions that being present and being seen in the community is necessary for someone who is in his role as an NFL player. Whether it be during the offseason or in the middle of the season, his presence is consistently seen as he encourages all he interacts with to be their best every day. Williams continues to display eagerness to learn from those who came before him and other professionals around him. The same energy that is synonymous with Kyren William's rushing touchdowns is present when he sees the smile on a child's face or receives an embrace from a community member.
DEDICATION & COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY EFFORTS
THIS YEAR
This year alone, through events focused on ending homelessness, combating absenteeism, participating in youth football clinics and sustainability events, granting wishes for children with critical illnesses, and expanding accessibility in sports, Williams has demonstrated that his dedication to service has no limits. Williams served as the captain for United Way of Greater Los Angeles' WalkUnitedLA in May, where he helped to rally 7,500 Angelenos in raising over $1 million to power the fight to break cycles of poverty and build communities of prosperity in Los Angeles. Also in May, Williams joined Rams partner, PacSun, local nonprofit, ThinkWatts Foundation and the Los Angeles Unified School District to combat chronic absenteeism by kicking off the gifting of washer and dryer machines to 20 schools to ensure every child has clean clothes to wear to school. At the team's 2024 Training Camp, Williams met with members of the LA Rams Wheelchair Football Team to announce the gifting of custom wheelchairs, helmets, and jerseys for the team's upcoming seasons. In addition to the announcement, Williams connected with team members, learning how they showcase their adaptive skills. Also at Training Camp, Williams joined members of Arsenal FC and led youth through a "Football Meets Football" soccer and football clinic. Leading into the Rams' season opener, Williams visited Nickerson Gardens, the largest housing development west of the Mississippi, and helped to unveil a new Rams-branded turf football field for the community of Watts. As part of the celebration, Williams participated in a youth football clinic and pick-up games with the kids. In October, Williams served as an event captain for "LA Rams Night for Wishes." With Williams' help, the event raised more than $750,000 to grant the wishes of local children battling life-threatening medical conditions. Still to come this year, Williams will take the lead on the team's annual sustainability recycling combine where he will work alongside Rams and Ball Corporation staff to educate the next generation on the benefits of recycling. Williams will also visit the Covenant House, a nonprofit committed to opening doors to young people experiencing homelessness and survivors of human trafficking, for their Thanksgiving meal. No matter what the event, Williams brings attentiveness to youth, veterans, and community partners alike, giving them the chance to connect with him beyond the player they see on the field.
IN YEARS PAST
Kyren Williams has a long-standing history of being active in the community, dating back to his college days at Notre Dame. Since being drafted by the Rams in 2022, Williams has immersed himself in the community of Los Angeles. Williams has participated in the Los Angeles Rams campaigns around Salute to Service and their annual Season of Giving efforts that help to address food insecurity, providing gifts to those in need, and uplifting the Los Angeles community during the holiday season. Williams served as a captain of the Holidays for Heroes military appreciation campaign last year, visiting a local school to assist elementary students in writing personalized holiday cards of appreciation for active-duty military members and veterans. He has also attended several of the team's Season of Giving efforts, including taking a Salvation Army youth member on a shopping spree at a local Walmart ahead of the holiday season to ensure the young person received some gifts, as well as a chance to get some gifts for family members. Additionally, Williams has participated in the team's annual "Ramsgiving" where the Watts Rams and North East Lincoln Rams youth football team members had the opportunity to share a Thanksgiving meal with Williams. Williams has also supported Los Angeles Unified School District with several initiatives, as well as Inglewood Unifed School District and Conejo Valley Unified School District. Always excited to share his passion and love for the game of football with youth, he has gone beyond traditional youth football efforts and into a youth correctional facility to help inspire the young people through character chats and a flag football game. Williams has consistently been eager and passionate when it comes to supporting community efforts throughout Los Angeles no matter what time of year and no matter if he's busy in season or taking time off in the offseason.
