While an extensive prison sentence may harden some people, former Dallas Cowboys star Sherman Williams found his time behind bars an easy feat. During his stay at the Forrest City Federal Correctional Institution in Arkansas, the running back told the Press-Register of Mobile, he “could handle anything” while behind bars. “You know, I would think that things that would kill the average man wouldn’t even make me flinch,” he explained (via ESPN). “That’s the kind of attitude, that’s the kind of heart that I have.”
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With a relatively smooth prison stay, Williams used his time to reflect and own his past mistakes. “At one point, my whole life was centered on football and becoming a successful athlete,” he told The Tuscaloosa News in 2012. “As I pursued this home and dream, I had to make decisions along the way. Unfortunately, I didn’t always get it right.” Williams went on to say that after years of processing his decisions and reconnecting with his spirituality, he got to a “better place in life.” He focused on praying and the teachings of Christ, as well as seeking forgiveness for his past. “I do feel that my future is much brighter than my past,” he continued. Fortunately for the former Regional Football League player, his hopes of leading a prosperous post-prison life came true.
