While some people hate the NIL era because of what it has done to recruiting and the pureness of that process, you can't deny that college athletes deserve to make money off their image and likeness and it just needs more regulation.
But when players use part of their NIL earnings the way Antonio Williams did over the weekend.
Williams donated $10,000 to his alma mater over the weekend after hosting his free youth football camp. This is exactly why NIL is necessary because while it benefits players, it also benefits their communities that they give back to.
Clemson receiver Antonio Williams with a $10,000 donation to his H.S. alma mater's booster club. https://t.co/PGZBCghoxg
— Jon Blau (@Jon_Blau) June 28, 2025
According to the camp's website, the Antonio Williams Camp was free and limited to just 200 participants so it was a popular sign-up. His camp focused on football skills, leadership, and motivation and took place on Saturday, June 28.
How can you still have a negative thought about NIL after seeing something cool like this?
Williams may be four years removed from high school, but he didn't forget where he came from and donated a big check to his alma mater's booster club. This type of money goes a long way at the high school level and he did this after hosting a free youth camp. This is what a leader looks like.
The talented wide receiver deserves all the good karma and juju heading into the 2025 season and he's one 1,000-yard season away from being a first-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
The projected first-team All-ACC wideout is also considered one of the top-five receiver prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft class. When he gets drafted next year, there's no doubt that him giving back to his community will continue.