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Jersey Number 19
Shakespeare Williams
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Kansas City, Mo.
- High School:
- Ruskin HS
Bio
2018
Played in three games and recorded five total tackles... Played against Missouri State, but did not record a tackle... Recorded one tackle against Lamar... Started against UC Davis and recorded three solo tackles and one assist tackle... Recorded half of a TFL against UC Davis... Posted a pass breakup against UC Davis... Played fewer than four games and redshirted During the 2018 season.Â
HIGH SCHOOL
Three-time First Team All-Conference on defense… Two-time First Team All-Conference on offense… Earned All-District twice as an athlete… As a sophomore, he collected 76 tackles (15 for loss), four sacks and one interception on defense… On offense, he caught 32 passes for 315 yards and two scores, while rushing for 405 yards on 45 carries and three touchdowns in 2015… Claimed All-Conference Honorable Mention in 2014… Named Freshman of the Year in 2014… Played six different positions at Ruskin HS, while also returning kicks on special teams.
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PERSONAL
Born on Dec. 25, 1999 as Shakespeare Williams in Denver, Colorado… Son of Shannon Williams… Has one sibling… Also lettered in track at Ruskin HS, running a 10.78 in the 100-meter and a 21.86 in the 200-meter… Earned All-State in track three times… Earned a spot on the honor roll in 2014 and 2015… Volunteered with his church to feed the homeless for a year… Chose UNI because it felt like home… Plans to major in sports management at UNI.
Played in three games and recorded five total tackles... Played against Missouri State, but did not record a tackle... Recorded one tackle against Lamar... Started against UC Davis and recorded three solo tackles and one assist tackle... Recorded half of a TFL against UC Davis... Posted a pass breakup against UC Davis... Played fewer than four games and redshirted During the 2018 season.Â
HIGH SCHOOL
Three-time First Team All-Conference on defense… Two-time First Team All-Conference on offense… Earned All-District twice as an athlete… As a sophomore, he collected 76 tackles (15 for loss), four sacks and one interception on defense… On offense, he caught 32 passes for 315 yards and two scores, while rushing for 405 yards on 45 carries and three touchdowns in 2015… Claimed All-Conference Honorable Mention in 2014… Named Freshman of the Year in 2014… Played six different positions at Ruskin HS, while also returning kicks on special teams.
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PERSONAL
Born on Dec. 25, 1999 as Shakespeare Williams in Denver, Colorado… Son of Shannon Williams… Has one sibling… Also lettered in track at Ruskin HS, running a 10.78 in the 100-meter and a 21.86 in the 200-meter… Earned All-State in track three times… Earned a spot on the honor roll in 2014 and 2015… Volunteered with his church to feed the homeless for a year… Chose UNI because it felt like home… Plans to major in sports management at UNI.
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