Williams played in 11 games, starting 10, at cornerback in 2016, totalling 46 tackles, one sack, one fumble recovery, 12 pass breakups and two interceptions, one of which was returned for a touchdown. He garnered First Team All-RMAC recognition for the second year in a row.[1]
In 2017, Williams recorded 46 tackles, one sack, nine pass breakups and eight interceptions, setting the school record for most interceptions in a season. He was also tied for first in Division II that year with three pick-sixes. He earned First Team All-RMAC honors for the third year in a row and was also named a First Team All-American by D2Football.com and D2CCA while being named a Second Team All-American by Don Hansen and the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA).[1]
Williams played in 13 games, starting 12, at cornerback in 2018, compiling 51 tackles, three sacks, three interceptions, 11 pass breakups, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery. He was named First Team All-RMAC for the fourth consecutive season and also garnered First Team All-American recognition from D2Football.com. Williams was also named to the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl.[1]
Professional career
New Orleans Saints
Williams signed with the New Orleans Saints on May 2, 2019, after going undrafted in the 2019 NFL draft. He was released by the Saints on May 13, 2019.[2]
Williams signed with the Stampeders on February 3, 2022. He was moved to the practice squad on June 10, promoted to the active roster on June 17, and placed on injured reserve on September 4, 2022.[2] Overall, he dressed in nine games, starting two, for the Stampeders in 2022, recording 10 tackles on defense, six special teams tackles and one sack.[4][3]
Williams dressed in 16 games, starting one, in 2023, totalling four tackles on defense and a team-leading 22 special teams tackles (which was also second best in the CFL that year).[3][4][5] He re-signed with the Stampeders on January 30, 2024.[2]
