The son of Ernest and Felicia Williams, Aaron was born on Jan. 1, 1997. He has not declared a major. He earned a spot on the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll in the spring 2015 semester. He has volunteered his time at the F Street Rec Center.
The son of Ernest and Felicia Williams, Aaron was born on Jan. 1, 1997. He has not declared a major. He earned a spot on the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll in the spring 2015 semester. He has volunteered his time at the F Street Rec Center.
Aaron Williams made a significant impact on the Husker defense and special teams as a true freshman in 2015. The Georgia product quickly earned a spot as the Huskers’ top reserve at safety and made three starts. Williams showed ability in both pass coverage and run support, and played with an aggressiveness needed at the safety spot. The 5-11, 185-pound Williams also worked in the nickel back role as the season progressed and contributed on the Husker coverage units. Williams heads into the 2016 season as a leading contender to earn a starting safety spot opposite two-year returning starter Nathan Gerry.
Nebraska recruit Aaron Williams, a running back/defensive back out of Carver High School in Atlanta, was named the Team11 athlete of the week by his area's local NBC affiliate.
Now, with two solidified corners in Josh Kalu and Chris Jones and senior leadership with safety Nate Gerry, the secondary is the bonafide strong spot of the Blackshirts.The only remaining question is who will start opposite of Gerry in the other safety spot. Unlike last year, Nebraska actually has quite a few options.The best bet right now might be sophomore Aaron Williams, who is our third young Husker to watch this season. Here’s the rundown:
Aaron Williams made a significant impact on the Husker defense and special teams as a true freshman in 2015. The Georgia product quickly earned a spot as the Huskers’ top reserve at safety and made three starts. Williams showed ability in both pass coverage and run support, and played with an aggressiveness needed at the safety spot. The 5-11, 185-pound Williams also worked in the nickel back role as the season progressed and contributed on the Husker coverage units. Williams heads into the 2016 season as a leading contender to earn a starting safety spot opposite two-year returning starter Nathan Gerry.
Nebraska recruit Aaron Williams, a running back/defensive back out of Carver High School in Atlanta, was named the Team11 athlete of the week by his area's local NBC affiliate.
Now, with two solidified corners in Josh Kalu and Chris Jones and senior leadership with safety Nate Gerry, the secondary is the bonafide strong spot of the Blackshirts.The only remaining question is who will start opposite of Gerry in the other safety spot. Unlike last year, Nebraska actually has quite a few options.The best bet right now might be sophomore Aaron Williams, who is our third young Husker to watch this season. Here’s the rundown:
