Packers RB Jamaal Williams Gives Uplifting Message During ‘Craziness’ In World
Mar 24, 2020, 9:54 PM | Updated: Apr 11, 2020, 4:36 pm
Jamaal Williams #30 of the Green Bay Packers reacts during the first half against the Los Angeles Chargers at Dignity Health Sports Park on November 03, 2019 in Carson, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
(Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY – Green Bay Packers running back and former BYU star Jamaal Williams is still on his grind despite the Coronavirus Pandemic taking place in the world today. One thing about BYU’s all-time leading rusher is that he always keeps a positive outlook and he’s doing that now during these uncertain times.
Williams went to Instagram to give an uplifting message to his fans.
“What’s happenin’ y’all? This is Jamaal. Just still out here getting this work in. All this craziness happening in the world, just want to say, stay calm, cool, and collected. Stay with your family members and just be smart out there. You know, keep doing what you doing [and] live life. Go Cougs! Go Pack,” said Jamaal Williams.
Well said, Jamaal. Positive vibes are what we need to get through these tough times and no one brings BYU fans as much happiness as Williams who with his great play on the field and infectious personality had fans always feeling upbeat.
Jamaal Williams continues to train despite NFL team facilities closing
Williams is currently working out in Arizona with his longtime trainer Luke Neal who worked with Williams during his time at BYU. The training with Neal will have to continue in the near future as NFL facilities are closing to everyone beginning Wednesday night.
Jamaal williams Greenbay Packers. Sneak peak into the reconstruction. pic.twitter.com/Ym5Syqm8BY
— Luke Neal (@coachLukeNeal) March 17, 2020
Earlier this month, Williams made a visit to his alma mater for BYU football spring practice where he was rocking a backpack with speakers blaring music. Only one man in BYU football history can pull that look off and it’s the “Swagdaddy” a.k.a. “Baby J” according to Taysom Hill.
Williams is preparing for his fourth and final year on his rookie contract with the Green Bay Packers. The 2020 season will be an important one for Williams to secure a second contract with the Pack. Last season, Williams had a total of 713 yards from scrimmage with 460 coming on the ground and he found the endzone six times tying a career-best he set his rookie season in 2017.
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Mitch Harper is a BYU Insider for sports.ksl.com and host of the Cougar Tracks Podcast (SUBSCRIBE) and Cougar Sports Saturday (Saturday from 12-3 pm) on KSL Newsradio. Follow him on Twitter: @Mitch_Harper.
