Furman University

2011 — Started at cornerback in the Paladins’ first six games and saw action in all 11 contests...garnered 10 tackles...had three stops against Western Carolina (47-21 win)...credited with a pass deflection and two tackles against Coastal Carolina.  2010 — Recorded action in five games, including four of the Paladins’ final five contests. 2009 — Member of scout team...awarded redshirt and extra year of eligibility.

High School:  2009 graduate of First Coast (4A) High School...football coach was Marty Lee...played cornerback and safety, and returned punts...tallied 90 tackles, nine interceptions, and 16 pass deflections during his prep career...helped lead First Coast to four straight district championships...served as team captain and racked up 50 tackles and seven interceptions en route to earning All-Gateway Conference team in 2008...played in Shrine Bowl All-Star Game...also competed in track..recipient of State Farm Insurance Sportsmanship Award.

Personal:  Full name is Austin Maurice Williams...born February 3, 1991, in Germany...son of Adrian and Jennifer Williams...family has also lived in Germany, Colorado, and Georgia...has one sibling, Adrian...uncle, Prince Phillips, played quarterback at S.C. State...information technology major.