As protests for social justice continue throughout parts of the country this weekend, Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tyrell Williams opened up to followers of his personal Instagram page with a few powerful words about his experience as a black man growing up in a small town in Oregon.
No matter your race or life experience, it's an impactful read:
Williams is known as a quiet player who prefers to let his play do the talking. But his decision to speak out here is one many won't soon forget.