#31 John Williams Season 2025
Made the switch from defense to offense during the spring, going from defensive back to wide receiver … In the mix to see action at wide receiver for the Tigers in 2009 after having a productive spring … Seems like a natural with the ball in his hands.
REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON (2008)
Did not see any game action as a redshirt freshman in 2008.
FRESHMAN SEASON (2007)
Redshirted as a true freshman in 2007.
HIGH SCHOOL
One of the prized all-around athletes in the state for 2007 who played on both sides of the ball … Excelled at quarterback and free safety for Breaux Bridge … Received Class 4A first team all-state recognition after making 63 tackles with three picks as a senior … As a senior, rushed for 511 yards on 52 carries and seven touchdowns … Member of the Baton Rouge Advocate Super Dozen and New Orleans Times Picayune’s Blue-Chip List … Enjoyed a fabulous junior campaign and was named to the Class 4A all-state first team after leading the squad to its first-ever state championship … As a junior quarterback, rushed for 660 yards and 10 touchdowns and threw for 641 yards and six touchdowns … Was also an effective punt and kick returner … Named the PelicanPreps.com Athlete of the Week on Sept. 7, 2005 for his performance in a win against Lafayette … Rushed 10 times for 98 yards and one touchdown, completed a touchdown pass and scampered 78 yards on a fumble return in the final seconds of the game for the winning score … Comes from a high school program that produced former LSU defensive backs Jessie Daniels and Jonathan Zenon …Cousin of former LSU running back Domanick (Davis) Williams … Coached by Michael Mowad.
PERSONAL
Full name is John Henry Williams … Parents are John and Sarah Williams … Has two sisters, Lacey and Tara … Born Jan. 18, 1989 in Lafayette, La. … Majoring in business.