Jerome Williams

Height:
5-11
Weight:
233
Class:
Redshirt Sophomore
Hometown:
Burlington Township, N.J.
High School:
Holy Cross

Has gained solid college experience over the past two seasons and will compete for a starting spot at linebacker this fall.

2010: Saw action in 11 games in 2010 as a reserve linebacker and made seven tackles...five of his tackles came against Texas Southern (Sept. 11)...Also had half a tackle for a loss against Texas Southern.

2009: Played in four games and made a tackle in regular season finale vs. USF (Dec. 5).

2008: Redshirted ... Was named Special Teams Scout Team Player of the Week before the Temple (Sept. 6) and Louisville (Sept. 26) games.

High School: A two-time All-South Jersey selection ... Was also named all-league, and all-county twice ... Helped Holy Cross to a 2007 State Championship ... Team captain ... Honor Roll student.

Personal Profile: Jerome Frederick Williams, Jr. ... Father Jerome played football at Rutgers ... Born on August 30, 1990 ... An economics major.