Biography
A 2023 team captain ... A mainstay on the Fordham defense, appearing in every game over the past four years ... A 2023 Second Team All-Patriot Leagued selection ... Started all eleven games at safety in 2023 ... Fifth on the 2023 team in total tackles ... Started all 12 games at SAM in 2022 ... Third on 2022 squad in total tackles ... Switched to linebacker in 2021 after playing safety his first two years ... Moved into the starting lineup as a sophomore, starting all three games at strong safety ... Recorded two interceptions in 2020-21 ... Gained experience as a freshman, appearing in ten games in the defensive backfield ... Member of two Florida state championships teams at Trinity Christian Academy ... Named to the 2023 Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
2023 (Senior Season)
• A Second Team All-Patriot League selection.
• Recorded 47 total tackles, 26 solo, including one for loss.
• Fifth on the team in total tackles.
• Intercepted a pass and broke up five others.
• Helped Fordham defense rank second in the Patriot League in scoring defense (24.7).
• Fordham defense also ranked third in interceptions (8).
• Made ten total tackles, five solo, and broke up a pass in win at Georgetown.
• Had eight stops, three solo, and broke up a pass in win at Buffalo.
• Finished with six tackles, five solo, including one for loss, in Bucknell win.
• Returned an intercption 51 yards in win over Wagner.
2022 (Senior Season)
• Started all 12 games at SAM linebacker as a senior.
• Recorded 60 total tackles, 41 solo, including 3.0 for loss and one sack.
• Third on team in total tackles.
• Also intercepted a team-best three passes and led team with 14 pass breakups.
• Made a career-high 12 tackles, nine solo, including two for loss and had a pass breakup in NCAA Championship game at New Hampshire.
• Had ten tackles, five solo, including one for loss, broke up two passes and forced a fumble at Ohio.
• Registered five tackles, three solo, in wins over Stony Brook and Lafayette.
• Finished with four stops, three solo, and broke up three passes in win at Bucknell.
2021 (Junior Season)
• Appeared in all eleven games, starting three at linebacker.
• Recorded 47 total tackles, 23 solo, including 2.0 for loss.
• Also had two pass breakups and one interception.
• Made a season-high seven tackles, including one for loss, in Lehigh win.
• Also had seven stops, five solo, including one for loss at Colgate.
• Registered six solo tackles in win over Georgetown.
• Finished with five tackles versus Monmouth.
• Intercepted a pass in the Bucknell win.
2020-21 (Sophomore Season)
• Started all three games at strong safety.
• Recorded nine total tackles, seven solo.
• Also had two interceptions, both coming against Colgate.
• Tied for second in the Patriot League in interceptions/game (0.7).
• Recovered a fumble and returned it 25 yards vs. Colgate.
• Made four solo stops at Holy Cross.
• Recorded three tackles, two solo, in win at Bucknell.
2019 (Freshman Season)
• Appeared in ten games as a freshman, both in the defensive backfield and on special teams, making one start at safety.
• Recorded ten total tackles, seven solo, to go with one pass breakup.
• Made four solo tackles at Yale.
• Finished with three tackles, two solo, at Stony Brook.
Before Fordham
• Played for head coach Verlon Dorminey at Trinity Christian Academy.
• Member of two Florida state championships teams.
• Scored three defensive touchdowns in 2018 playoffs.
• Led team to a 13-1 record in 2018.
Personal
• Son of Stephanie and Stephen Williams.
• Has two older sisters (Charity and Talissa).
• A Sociology major.