By Thomas Grant Jr.
A former 3-time state champion and current All-ACC wide receiver returned to Dutch Fork High School this weekend for a special cause.
Antonio Williams, who played for the Silver Foxes from 2019-21, held his first-ever Youth football camp in Irmo. An estimated 200 youngsters took part in the free instructional camp to help work on their football skills, teamwork, and motivation.
“This is home,” Williams said. “I’ve got so many people here that mean so much to me. I know there’s love here, so I know these people here will never switch up or change, and they’ll always welcome me for who I am.”
In addition to teaching football, the camp raised funds for a planned Lexington Richland School District Five heart-screening event. To emphasize the message, the camp honored Williams’ late former teammate, offensive lineman Jack Alkhatib.
He passed away in 2021 during a team practice due to hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. His mother, Kelly, spoke at the camp as she continues to advocate for early heart screening. After the camp, Williams presented a $10,000 check to the Dutch Fork Touchdown Club to head coach Tom Knotts
