2016 (Senior): Appeared in 10 games, making three starts as ‘WILL’ linebacker...recorded 31 total tackles (24 solo, 7 assisted), including 2.0 for loss in consecutive weeks against UT Martin (Sept. 10) and Arizona (Sept. 17)...reached a season-high seven tackles against UTM, also collecting six in the Senior Day regular season finale versus Massachusetts (Nov. 26).
2015 (Junior): Appeared in 10 games with nine starts as inside linebacker, missing the final three games due to injury...ranked second on the team with 89 total tackles (55 solo, 34 assisted), fourth in the Mountain West and 39th nationally with an 8.9 tackles-per-game average...recorded 3.5 tackles for loss, including 1.5 sacks, also logging two quarterback hurries...tied for the third-most single game tackles in the Mountain West with a career-best 17-stop performance to lead UH versus Air Force (Oct. 31)...also registered a 15-tackle night against UC Davis (Sept. 19), including 12 solo stops, earning MW Defensive Player of the Week (Sept. 21) honors for his effort against the Aggies...tied for 10th in the MW and 44th nationally in solo tackles.
2014: Started first two games of the season…suffered season-ending knee injury against Oregon State (Sept. 6)…tallied two tackles, including one for loss in season opener against Washington (Aug. 30).
2013 (Sophomore): Appeared in all 12 games, making five starts at strong-side linebacker…ranked fifth on the team with 67 total tackles, including 3.0 for loss, and one sack…also recovered two fumbles and recorded one pass breakup and one quarterback hurry...averaged 5.6 tackles per game…career-high nine tackles at UNLV (Oct. 12)…posted eight tackles each against USC (Aug. 29), San José State (Oct. 5), Colorado State (Oct. 26), and Wyoming (Nov. 23)…had at least five tackles in eight games…forced fumbles against San Diego State (Nov. 16) and Army (Nov. 30).
2012 (Freshman): Appeared in 11 games, making seven starts at “SAM” backer…started first career game at San Diego State (Oct. 6), beginning a streak of seven straight starts…finished the season with 33 total tackles, including 3.0 for loss (minus 11 yards)…had one sack against New Mexico (Oct. 13)…recovered a fumble, which he returned 12 yards for a touchdown at Colorado State (Oct. 27)…season-high seven tackles at Air Force (Nov. 16)…recorded five tackles, including one for loss at Fresno State (Nov. 3).
Prep: A 2012 graduate of Palo Verde High School in Las Vegas, Nev…selected as the Northwest Division’s Defensive Player of the Year and first team all-state…tabbed by Rivals as the All-Southern Nevada 4A Defensive MVP while also earning a spot on Nevada’s All-State Prospect Team…mentioned among the “Other Top Players” in the all-Nevada football team selected by ESPN…helped Palo Verde to a pair of Northwest League titles and an appearance in the Sunset Region championship game...as a senior, finished with 84 tackles, seven sacks, two interceptions and two forced fumbles…also saw time at tight end and hauled in seven receptions for 148 yards and one touchdown…tallied 13 tackles and two fumble recoveries on defense and two catches for 72 yards and a touchdown as a junior...also a two-year letterwinner in track...a 2011 regional qualifier in the 100-meter event.
Personal: Born in Wooster, Ohio...nickname is “J-dub”...majoring in family resources...has a younger brother and sister...father, Jerrol, played linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers...parents are Jerrol Williams and Samatra Garcia of Las Vegas, Nev.
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