The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
2017 Football Roster
Darious Williams
- Height:
- 5-10
- Weight:
- 180
- Class:
- Redshirt Senior
- Hometown:
- Jacksonville, Fla.
- High School:
- Creekside
AS A SENIOR (2017):
First Team All-America by Pro Football Focus…First Team All-Conference USA…Started all 13 games at the cornerback position…Led Conference USA and ranked fifth in the NCAA in passes defended with 20 (1.5/game)…Also led C-USA in pass breakups (15) and interceptions (5)…His Five interceptions was tied for fourth most in the nation…Recorded eight tackles with three for losses, both career highs against Coastal Carolina (9/16)…Picked up first career fumble recovery at North Texas (9/23)…First career pick six at Southern Miss (10/28)…Had four straight games with an interception, the longest streak in the NCAA this season…Had a career high four pass breakups at Florida.
2014 AT UAB:
Saw action in all 12 games for the Blazers and made five starts. Compiled 23 tackles, one interception and six pass breakups…Had offers to play at Southern Miss, Troy and South Alabama after the 2014 season, but remained with the Blazers.
HIGH SCHOOL:
Played for Creekside High School in Jacksonville, Fla. … Rated the #138 player in Florida… Played for Greg Stanton…Also played basketball and ran track.
PERSONAL:
Son of Dexter and Renita Williams… Has one brother, Dexter… Majoring in Communications and Nutrition…Born March 15, 1993.
