David Williams (Canadian football player)
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- For the other Canadian football player of the same name, see David Williams (wide receiver).
| David (DJ) Williams | |
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| Date of birth: | June 25, 1963 |
| Place of birth: |  Mankato, Minnesota |
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| Position(s): | Defensive Back |
| College: | Florida State University |
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| 1991-1997 1995 |
Calgary Stampeders Saskatchewan Roughriders |
David (DJ) Williams is a former American football Defensive Back. Williams played at the Florida State University from 1988 thru 1991. Williams was drafted into the Canadian Football League in 1991 playing for both the Calgary Stampeders and the Saskatchewan Roughriders thru the 1996 season.
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[edit] Florida State University
[edit] Career at Florida State
David (DJ) Williams played at Florida State University from 1988 to 1991. Under the legendary coach Bobby Bowden and defensive guru Mickey Andrews, Williams became a speed defensive back in the tradition of Florida State football.
In Williams' first season, the Seminoles finished the season with a record of 11-1 and finished #3 in the nation, including a win against Auburn 13-7 in the Sugar Bowl game played in the Superdome in the city of Louisiana. In 1989, Williams finished the year as the dime back with 23 tackles, 2 sacks, and 3 interceptions. The Seminoles finished the season with a record of 10-2 and finished #2 UPI & #3 AP in the nation, including a massive win against Nebraska 41-17 in the Fiesta Bowl game played Arizona.
Williams became the nickel back in the 1990 season. He had 58 tackles, 5 sacks and 5 interceptions during his junior season for the Seminoles. The Seminoles finished the season with a record of 10-2 and finished #4 in the nation, including a tough win against legendary coach Joe Paterno and Penn State 41-17 in the Blockbuster Bowl game in Florida.
Williams was again the nickel back in a injury filled 1991 season for him. He had 37 tackles, 2 sacks and 4 interceptions during his final season for the Seminoles. The Seminoles finished the season with a record of 11-2 and finished #4 in the nation. The Noles had to fight to a hard fought win against Texas A&M 10-2 in the Cotton Bowl game in Texas.
Note: the NCAA does not recognize postseason statistics prior to 2002 in the official records.
[edit] Canadian Football League
Williams played seven injury plagued seasons in the Canadian Football League. He played for the Calgary Stampeders from 1991 thru 1997 including a short stint with the Saskatchewan Roughriders in 1995. He played and was on the winning side with the Stampeders of the classic 80th 1992 Grey Cup game and with the Stampeders was also on the losing side of the classic 83rd 1995 Grey Cup game.
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