Justin Williams

Position:
Offensive Guard
Height:
6-2
Weight:
305
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Moorefield, W.Va.
High School:
Moorefield HS

Versatile lineman who can play guard or center ... will get his chance this year to contend for a prominent role ... summer conditioning will be the key in maintaining his quickness ... worked most often behind Jeff Berk at left guard last season ... saw time in 2001 as the backup at right guard and center ... recovered a fumble at Miami ... did not see varsity action in 2000 ... rookie of the week: Notre Dame, East Carolina ... the Hunt Award winner as the top high school lineman in West Virginia ... four-year starter at defensive tackle and three-year starter on the offensive line ... finished with 84 tackles, six sacks and four fumble recoveries as a senior ... named all-Potomac Valley Conference ... selected honorable mention All-America by USA Today ... chosen all-state, all-Landon and all-area as a junior and senior ... named to PrepStar’s all-region team and Cumberland Times player of the year ... finalist for the North-South all-star game ... helped guide Coach Alan Fiddler’s Yellowjackets to their fourth straight Class A title as a captain in 1999 ... also participated in basketball ... born May 9, 1982 ... son of Robert and Jackie Williams ... one of three children ... majoring in business management with a minor in communications ... BIG EAST academic all-star team ... Athletic Director’s Academic Honor Roll