© Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports Apr 28, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans first round draft pick Deshaun Watson talks during a press conference at NRG Stadium.

At a time when many are demonizing NFL players, Watson selflessly gives up his first game check to help out three female employees in the Texans’ cafeteria. All three lost everything in the flooding from Hurricane Harvey which impacted the greater Houston area in August.

"If you can, you must."@deshaunwatson​ gave his first @NFL​ game check to help a few familiar faces. #HoustonStrong pic.twitter.com/rwcyGMSRFN

— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) September 27, 2017

Watson shocked the women in the cafeteria in a powerful display of human compassion. The young quarterback showed his appreciation for those who help make his career more successful. It’s a beautiful gesture which makes a huge impact on their lives.

As a first-round rookie earning a salary of $465,000, Watson gave up just over $29,000 to the women. It’s a wonderful gesture that he didn’t have to do.

Very classy of @deshaunwatson to give his first game check to 3 women who work in the team cafeteria and lost everything in the flood.

— John McClain (@McClain_on_NFL) September 27, 2017

Many Texans players continue to donate time and resources to help those impacted by Harvey, most notably J.J. Watt’s relief fund, which has raised over $37 million.