If I recall correctly, it was actually Mike Hopkins who “discovered” Mike Williams while recruiting basketball and contacted the SU football program about him. RIP so sad.
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I don’t know what he made, but do you think a 36 year old isn’t or shouldn’t work the rest of his days just because he made some money early in his life?Many people have hit the lottery and kept their jobs.
I think most people that make that much don't then choose that kind of job to fill their time. Then again, maybe he enjoyed it. Some people like physical labor and the comradery that often goes along with that kind of work. I don't think it's wrong to be surprised that someone that made that much money early in life chose that kind of work. I was surprised and simultaneously had respect that he did.
Yeah if you read up on his time in Tampa, he had really carved out a nice spot for himself as at minimum a #2 receiver there, but his activities outside of football appeared to have impacted him on the field and ultimately led his career to end way earlier than it ever should have. He had the talent to be a 10 year plus guy in the league easily in my opinion.
That is certainly a part of the equation.
That's the other WR Mike Williams (Chargers). SU Mike Williams career earnings $11+ M. Still a lot of money.
