Sam Williams (defensive back) facts for kids

Samuel Charles Williams (born July 22, 1952), also known as Samaji Adi Akili, is a former American football player. He played as a defensive back in the National Football League (NFL). He played for two teams during his career.

Who is Sam Williams?

Sam Williams was a professional American football player. He played for three seasons in the NFL. He was known for playing in the defensive back position. This means he helped stop the other team from scoring points.

Early Life and Education

Sam Williams was born on July 22, 1952. He grew up in Cameron, Texas. He went to Rockdale High School in Rockdale, Texas. After high school, Sam went to New Mexico Highlands University. Later, he transferred to the University of California, Berkeley. He played college football for the California Golden Bears.

Playing in the NFL

Sam Williams was chosen by the San Diego Chargers in the 1974 NFL draft. The NFL draft is where professional teams pick new players from colleges. He was picked in the twelfth round. He played for the Chargers from 1974 to 1975. After that, he played for the Houston Oilers in 1976.

Sam's Football Stats

During his time in the NFL, Sam Williams made some important plays.

• He had 2 Interceptions. An interception happens when a defensive player catches a pass meant for an offensive player.
• He had 1 fumble recovery. This is when a player picks up the ball after an offensive player drops it.
• He also had 1.0 sack. A sack is when a defensive player tackles the opposing team's quarterback behind the line of scrimmage.