2016 Football Roster
Williams, Trent
Jersey Number 35
Trent Williams
- Position:
- Defensive Back
- Height:
- 5-11
- Weight:
- 180
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Chester, Va.
- High School:
- Thomas Dale
Bio
2019
- Played in all 12 games, starting 11 times.
- Played in 45 games in his career with 22 starts.
- Finished the season with 58 total tackles, including 34 solo tackles and 24 assisted.
- Tallied a season-high 10 tackles at Boston College (Sept. 7) and added nine tackles at Villanova (Nov. 9).
- Forced a fumble at Villanova.
- Notched an interception against William & Mary (Nov. 23).
- Blocked a punt for a safety against William & Mary.
- Broke up seven passes on the year, including a pair against Stony Brook (Nov. 2) and No. 2 James Madison (Nov. 16).
2018
- Started in 10 games at cornerback and safety.
- Made 42 tackles, 15 solo and 27 assists during the season.
- Second on the team with six pass breakups.
- Added a half sack and a quarterback hurry.
- Broke up a pass and made a pair of tackles in the opener against Virginia (Sept. 1).
- Season-high 11 tackles, four solo and seven assists against Maine (Nov. 10).
- Four tackles, one solo and three assists and added a half sack against James Madison (Sept. 29).
- Intercepted a pass, broke up two passes and made four tackles against Delaware (Oct. 6).
- Added a pass break up to go with two solo tackles and an assist in the finale against William and Mary (Nov. 17).
- Appeared in 11 games, making one start.
- Contributed 21 tackles with a pair of pass breakups.
- Recovered his first career fumble against No. 3 Sam Houston State .
- Played in 12 of 14 games including all three FCS playoff games.
- Saw playing time on special teams and the defensive backfield.
- Made his collegiate debut against Norfolk State.
- Finished the year with eight tackles, seven solo and an assist.
- Three-year varsity starter.
- Two-Time All-Region and All-Conference as a defensive back .
- Two-time All-Conference kick returner.
- Had five interceptions and 62 tackles in his final two seasons.
- Averaged over 20 yards per kick return with two touchdowns.
- As a running back, ran for over 900 yards and over a 6.0 yards per carry average during his final two seasons, scoring 12 touchdowns.
Personal
- Son of Edward and Audrey.
- One sibling, Aaron (22).
Football Weekly Press Conference - September 3rd
Wednesday, September 03
Football Weekly Media Availability: Lehigh
Wednesday, August 27
First Football Camp Scrimmage Press Conference
Saturday, August 09
Football First Day Press Conference
Friday, August 01
