[1] Williams grew up in Kansas City, Missouri and was a star linebacker at Central High School.
He led the team in tackles (126) that season and made a key stop against Michigan in USC's Rose Bowl victory.
Williams reunited with John Robinson when he joined the Los Angeles Rams in 1982 and 1983 and played his final NFL season with the San Diego Chargers in 1984.
Williams played for the Arizona Outlaws of the United States Football League in 1985 before hanging up the cleats.
After retiring from football, Williams spent 30 years with the United Parcel Service and still resides in the St. Louis area.