Texas A&M running back Trayveon Williams has a lot more to focus on than just football this week.
Williams, who is from the Houston area, told the Houston Chronicle his family was rescued by the Coast Guard via helicopter earlier this week in order to escape damages caused by Tropical Storm Harvey.
"I'm thankful for the guys who assisted," Williams told the told the Chronicle. "(My family) is safe at a shelter."
MORE: Houston postpones football opener
Williams said that his family’s home suffered flood damage, but everyone escaped harm.
“As long they're safe, that's all that matters," Williams said.
.@TrayveonW talks playing in the Rose Bowl, the play of the Aggie offensive line & what he likes about the A&M offense. #12thMan pic.twitter.com/sy02XhQLlA
— Texas A&M Football (@AggieFootball) August 29, 2017
The Aggies are set to open their season at the Rose Bowl against UCLA on Sunday. Texas A&M coach Kevin Sumlin said the school has put in place resources to help his players deal with the stress caused by Harvey and the impact it has had on their families.
"They can't get to see their families, and their families can't get to see them," Sumlin told the Chronicle. "(It's) what's really important right now. I know we've got a huge game coming up, but without us addressing these things, the personal part of the relationships, I don't know where these guys' heads would be.”
Williams — who rushed for 1,057 yards and eight touchdowns last season as a freshman — said his family told him to focus on the upcoming game.
"It's game week," Williams told the Chronicle. "I'm not going to have that burden on me. ... I have to get ready mentally and physically for that. I'm just praying, staying with my God and hoping for the best."