51  D.J. Williams Class: RS Senior Hometown: Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. High School: Cardinal Gibbons Height / Weight: 6-1 / 222 Position: Linebacker

REDSHIRT JUNIOR SEASON (2011):
-Appeared in two games

REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE SEASON (2010):
-Appeared in six games and finished the season with three tackles (two solo)
-At Houston 11/5: Recorded one tackle
-At Tulane 11/20: Recorded two tackles (two solo)

REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON (2009):
Contributed on the scout team

TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2008):
-Earned a redshirt

HIGH SCHOOL:
-Earned three letters in football for head coach Mike Morrill at Cardinal Gibbons High School
-Named Class 3A Honorable Mention All-State by the Florida Sports Writers Association
-Earned First Team All-Broward County 3A-1A by the Miami Herald and South Florida Sun-Sentinel
-Finished final prep season with 81 tackles, two sacks and returned lone interception for a touchdown
-Participated in the 2008 Broward All-Star Game
-As a junior, collected 89 tackles, four sacks and had one interception
-Also had two receiving scores as a tight end and ran a kickoff back for a touchdown
-Ranked as the No. 43 outside linebacker prospect in the country by ESPN.com
-Had more than a dozen offers, but chose UCF over Arkansas and Cincinnati

PERSONAL:
-Son D.J. Williams and Alesra Fuller
-Majoring in sports and fitness