Folks around the continental United States would be hard-pressed to find a 31-year-old NFL free agent still giving back to his hometown high school some 13 years after graduation.But there sat former Woodlawn defensive back Donovan Wilson Friday afternoon in the Knights auditorium on Wyngate Boulevard autographing photos and talking with fans, like former Woodlawn coach Jerwin Wilson, while supporters passed out 500 backpacks and others gave free haircuts to youngsters from the surrounding neighborhood.Im just trying to give light to the youth and show some love to where I come from and what I wanted when I was younger, said Wilson, who spent seven seasons with the Cowboys before a separation following last season. I appreciate being in this position and to be able to do what Im doing.Wilsons mother, Michelle Wilson-Johnson, a secretary at Shreveports Caddo Magnet High School, was responsible for organizing Fridays give-back event. She secured Bos-Mans Barber College to dole out fresh fades, tapers, shape-ups and kid-friendly hair cuts as part of the event. Five barber trainees were on hand and were kept busy with the trimming.Shes one of the motivations to do what Im doing, and I appreciate her for that, Wilson said.WILSON TALKS WATER: Dallas Cowboys safety Donovan Wilson talks free waterWILSON DISTRIBUTON: Dallas Cowboys' Donovan Wilson to distribute water at WoodlawnNIKE NIL DEALS: LSU football commit Peyton Houston, Alabamas Elijah Haven land Nike dealsA former Shreveport Times All-City Defensive Player of the Year, the 6-foot-1, 208-pound Wilson recorded 70 tackles with 13 interceptions for the Knights during his senior season. He also recorded 57 receptions for 860 yards with 9 touchdowns earning a scholarship to Texas A&M. As a three-year starter for the Aggies, he collected 66 tackles, 2 sacks, 2 INTs and 3 pass break-ups as a senior.Wilson earned the Aggie Heart Award and Defensive Leadership Award at the conclusion of his senior season. The Cowboys drafted him in the sixth round of the 2019 NFL Draft and hes produced 444 tackles, 13 sacks, 9 forced fumbles and 8 interceptions as a professional.Now Im just waiting on the next chapter coming up, he said. Im being patient, but when it comes, Im gonna be ready. I appreciate the Cowboys giving me an opportunity. I had a blast being there and Dallas being my home.Jimmy Watson covers Louisiana sports him for the USA TODAY Network. Email him at jwatson@shreveporttimes.com and follow on Twitter @JimmyWatson6.This article originally appeared on Shreveport Times: Dallas Cowboys Donovan Wilson gives back to Woodlawn 13 years later