University of Minnesota Athletics

2017 Football Roster

Everett Williams
Jersey Number 15

Everett Williams

  • Class:
    Redshirt Junior
  • Position:
    LB
  • Hometown:
    Mansfield, Texas
  • High School:
    Legacy HS
PRONUNCIATION:

2016 - SENIOR SEASON: Saw action in nine games, mostly on special teams - Academic All-Big Ten.

2016 - JUNIOR SEASON: Redshirted. 

2015 - SOPHOMORE SEASON: Played in seven games and started two - made 11 tackles (six solo) - broke up a pass - Academic All-Big Ten. Game-by-Game: Saw action against TCU, but did not record any statistics - started and registered a career-high five tackles at Colorado State - competed versus Kent State and Ohio, but did not register any statistics - recorded a pair of tackles at Northwestern - broke up a pass at Purdue - started against Nebraska and registered three solo stops and added an assisted tackle.

2014 - FRESHMAN SEASON: Played in eight games and made one start - recorded three tackles and one pass breakup. Game-by-Game: Made his Minnesota and collegiate debut against Middle Tennessee where he recorded one tackle - played at TCU and Michigan - competed on special teams against Northwestern and Purdue - made two tackles and broke up a pass against Iowa in his first career start - played at Wisconsin and against Missouri.

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Mansfield Legacy High School - Broncos finished 10-3 in 2013, setting a school record for wins in a season - named to First Team Defense on the Star-Telegram 2013 Football Super Team - named to the Associated Press 4A All-State Team - made 74 tackles and notched 11 sacks as a senior - recovered three fumbles, all for touchdowns, and returned an interception for a touchdown - caught two passes on the season, one of which was a 6-yard score - blocked two field goals - coached by Chris Melson - ESPN and 247Sports listed him as a three-star recruit, while Rivals and Scout gave him two stars - 247Sports ranked him as the No. 119 outside linebacker in the nation and as the 238th-best prospect in Texas - ESPN had him as the No. 141 linebacker in the country and as the 229th-best recruit in Texas - also lettered in basketball and track.

PERSONAL: Born Sept. 30, 1995 - son of Christina Williams - has one sister, Alyssa - uncle Don Moody was a running back in the 1990s at Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas.

Game Trailer: Gophers-Scarlet Knights
Friday, September 26
Coach Fleck Previews Rutgers
Monday, September 22
Game Trailer: Gophers-Bears
Friday, September 12
Cinematic Recap: Gophers Rout Demons
Tuesday, September 09