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Talented and versatile defender ... has played both safety and linebacker after coming into Bucknell as a running back ... well-conditioned athlete who will likely begin the season at the "renegade" position, a hybrid linebacker/safety position ... excellent leader ... coaching staff will find a place to play him. 2008 (Junior): Named game captain five times ... earned team's Captains Award in the postseason ... played in all 11 games, starting season finale against Fordham ... led team in special teams tackles ... also a key reserve at linebacker ... sixth on squad with 41 tackles, including 29 solo ... registered season-high 10 stops at Holy Cross ... registered a half-sack against Hofstra ... totaled three tackles for loss ... named Bucknell's Special Teams Player of the Week following Robert Morris and Hofstra contests ... was playing within sight of home at Robert Morris ... named squad's Special Teams MVP at the conclusion of the season. 2007 (Sophomore): Had a good sophomore year, despite some nagging injuries ... played in all 11 games, including four starts ... finished with 51 tackles (32 solo) playing multiple positions ... intercepted a pass against No. 18 Fordham in Bucknell's season-ending win ... had a 19-yard fumble return in the Duquesne victory ... season-high 10 tackles (8 solo) against Holy Cross ... also had eight stops against Marist and seven against Cornell ... named Lewisburg Touchdown Club Defensive Player of the Week after the Holy Cross game. 2006 (Freshman): Earned his first varsity letter after appearing in 10 games, mainly on the special teams units ... credited with three tackles (two solo) ... also appeared in one junior varsity game and made five tackles. Moon Area High School: Earned three letters each in football and baseball ... two-time all-conference performer ... twice named to Fab 22 West team ... football team captain for coach Mark Capuano. Personal: Born Dec. 13, 1987 in Pittsburgh, Pa. ... son of Francis and Deborah Williams ... has a brother, Bob ... father played football at Princeton ... majoring in economics ... member of 2006 Patriot League Academic Honor Roll ... Dean's List student. Williams' Career Defensive Statistics | |||||||||||||||||