Sometimes the best thing you can do to help someone is to provide them with your story.
Darren Waller has never been one to shy away from his story, and it's continued to help those around him. Waller collaborated with the local Chef Jeff Project to speak with the youth of the North Las Vegas community. Jeff Henderson is the founder of the project and extends it to "teaching culinary and life skills to North Las Vegas teens who have been in prison, foster care or are struggling socially," according to Paloma Villicana.
Henderson was able to bring the Pro Bowl tight end to speak and mentor with youth in the program regarding his journey through substance abuse and the road through recovery. Waller understands the importance of impacting people around him outside of football.
"Football is great, I enjoy it. But someday, I know football will be gone," said Waller. "Things like this help me to have motivation. There's nothing better than serving other people. Catching a touchdown doesn't compare at all to somebody saying they were impacted by my story or the feeling I had when I listened to these kids speak today. It's on a whole different level.
"Football is my platform, and I respect it, but this is what life's all about."
View the best photos of tight end Darren Waller's Pro Bowl season in the Silver and Black.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller poses for a photo at the 2020 Las Vegas Raiders Media Day.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller poses for a photo at the 2020 Las Vegas Raiders Media Day,
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) at a press conference following a practice at 2020 Training Camp.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) on the field for practice at 2020 Training Camp.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Jeff Heath (38) and tight end Darren Waller (83) on the field for practice at 2020 Training Camp.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) on the field for practice at 2020 Training Camp.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Johnathan Abram (24) and tight end Darren Waller (83) on the field for practice at 2020 Training Camp.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) on the field for practice at 2020 Training Camp.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Cory Littleton (42), safety Johnathan Abram (24) and tight end Darren Waller (83) on the field for practice at 2020 Training Camp.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) during practice.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) during practice.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) warming up before the regular season away game against the Carolina Panthers.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) during the the regular season home game against the Buffalo Bills.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) runs after making a catch during the regular season home game against the Buffalo Bills.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) makes a 1-yard touchdown catch during the regular season home game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) runs after making a catch during the regular season home game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) warming up before the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) during practice.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) during practice.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) lines up before the snap during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) celebrates after making a 2-yard touchdown catch during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) during practice.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) arrives to the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) heads to the locker room for halftime during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) makes a catch during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) makes a 3-yard touchdown catch during the regular season home game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) on the field for a walkthrough.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) warming up before the regular season away game against the Atlanta Falcons.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) warming up before the regular season away game against the New York Jets.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) heads to the end zone on a 38-yard touchdown catch during the regular season away game against the New York Jets.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) runs after making a catch during the regular season away game against the New York Jets.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) during the regular season away game against the New York Jets.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) during practice.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) warming up before the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) celebrates during the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) makes a 35-yard touchdown catch during the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) makes a catch during the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) runs after making a catch during the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) makes a catch for a 2-point conversion during the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) celebrates after making a catch for a 2-point conversion during the regular season away game against the Denver Broncos.
