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Hit by Nostalgia, Caleb Williams Reflects on the Journey From “Breakfast Club to Draft” With Newest Los Angeles Rams Star

Published 04/27/2024, 12:30 PM EDT

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As expected, Caleb Williams made the draft as the #1 pick, making everyone around him proud of his achievement, including his father. Carl Williams played a pivotal role in shaping the success story of his son from a young age. While Caleb trained at his father’s academy, which has produced 2 million athletes in 30+ years, he met other talented kids.

When Caleb was crying in his hotel at the age of 12, his father developed a plan to help his child which involved getting up early for training. These early morning training sessions not only helped Caleb get stronger but also helped him find friends who became his rivals in college football and now in the NFL. This rival was picked up by the LA Rams at the recent draft, making Caleb Williams recall a nostalgic moment.

Caleb Williams shares a congratulatory message for Blake Corum

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Newly recruited Chicago Bears star, Caleb Williams took to Instagram on April 27th to post a congratulatory message for his former clubmate, Blake Corum. The former Michigan Wolverines RB was drafted to the Los Angeles Rams on Draft Day 2 at #83. He had a special message for Corum, “BREAKFAST CLUB TO DRAFT,” recalling his early days with the Michigan star.

 

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For fans who do not know, Blake Corum and Caleb Williams hail from the same training camp at District Heights, Athletic Republic Capitol Region, operated by Carl Williams. As a part of their training, the young kids were expected to get up at 5:30 AM for a workout session and then a lifting session at 6:30 AM. It was named the Breakfast Club, and the young members carried the camaraderie to their college days as well.

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Blake Corum reminds Caleb Williams of their training days

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Blake Corum took to X on December 10th to post a congratulatory message for Caleb Williams for winning the Heisman Trophy. He tweeted, “@CALEBcsw, congrats my boy🤞🏽BREAKFAST club days paid off!!” His message reached the USC star who immediately responded, “They paid off brotha. Thanks!!” Caleb Williams then wished Corum a speedy recovery.

The conversation in reference happened after Caleb Williams was awarded the Heisman Trophy in 2022. After winning, he became the 8th Heisman finalist from the ARCR. Interestingly, Blake Corum was also one of the candidates for the award. Although his 2022 season was cut short because of a torn ACL injury, he bounced back to finish 7th in the voting. Now, the two-star athletes of ARCR will develop another rivalry in the NFL.

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