[2] Williams attended Hammond High School where as a junior he recorded 55 tackles and five interceptions in 1995.

[2] He was named to the Super Southern 100 by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution[2] and a third-team pick on the All-South team by Fox Sports South.

[2] The coaches in the Louisiana area also chose Williams as district MVP after he played running back, cornerback and returned kicks.

[2] He broke into the starting lineup against Purdue in week four and played in all 12 of the Irish's games.

[3][4] As a rookie, Williams tore his anterior cruciate ligament and was placed on injured reserve[4] after being active for only one game but not playing.

[5] In 2002, Williams was hampered by an ankle injury throughout the offseason[4] and was eventually released on September 1, 2002.

[4] After spending the 2005 offseason, Williams was released at the end of training camp on August 29, 2005.