A graduate of Brownsboro High School, Williams made his hometown proud during his time at the college – and beyond.

As a freshman, he played multiple positions and a key role in helping the Cardinals to a conference championship and bowl game appearance in Coffeyville, Kan. He was named first time all-conference at two positions and was an honorable mention All-America selection and first-team academic All-America honoree.

He went on to play two record-setting seasons at University of Central Arkansas. At UCA, his honors included first-team All-America, first-team academic All-America, first-team all-conference and conference Most Valuable Player.

At quarterback, Williams accounted for 28 touchdowns as a senior, rushing for 16 and passing for 12.  His 16 rushing touchdowns in 1988 rank fifth on the UCA all-time touchdown list for a season. He  rushed for four touchdowns in a game, which still ranks third on the UCA list for touchdowns in a single game.

He currently has a law practice in Athens.