| Joined the team as a walk-on prior to the start of the 2001 season.
Northeastern High School
Played football and basketball at Northeastern • Earned all-conference honors and was named the team’s MVP as a senior • Team captain • Coached by Eric McDaniels • Won the coaches’ award in football and basketball • Voted Most Improved on the basketball team and was a team captain • Member of the National Honor Society.
Personal
Born Linwood Lee Williams Jr. on January 2, 1983 in Elizabeth City, N.C. • Has one brother and one sister • Favorite athlete is Jerry Rice • Favorite NFL team as a kid was the Washington Redskins • Favorite former Tar Heel is Dre’ Bly • Would like to switch places for a day with Bill Gates • Greatest moment of his athletic career was running back an interception 95 yards for a touchdown in high school • Plays the keyboard • Pharmacy major.
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