| UBC Thunderbirds | |
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| Born: | March 8, 1985 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
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| Career information | |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | Defensive line coach |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
| Weight | 232 lb (105 kg) |
| University | Queen's |
| CFL draft | 2010, round: 1, pick: 1 |
| Drafted by | Saskatchewan Roughriders |
| Career history | |
| As coach | |
| 2018 | Queen's Gaels (AC) |
| 2019–present | UBC Thunderbirds (DLC) |
| As player | |
| 2010–2012 | Saskatchewan Roughriders |
| 2013 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
| 2014 | Saskatchewan Roughriders |
| 2015 | Calgary Stampeders* |
| 2015 | Edmonton Eskimos* |
| Career highlights and awards | |
2009 Vanier Cup Champion | |
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Shomari Gyasi Williams (born March 8, 1985) is the defensive line coach and recruiting coordinator for the UBC Thunderbirds of U Sports football. He is a former professional Canadian football defensive end who played in parts of six seasons in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was drafted first overall by the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the 2010 CFL Draft after Saskatchewan traded up to be in a position to draft him. Williams played one season with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats before being traded back to Saskatchewan. He played college football for the Queen's Golden Gaels and the Houston Cougars.
Off the field Williams owns and operates two companies designed at helping high school student athletes get exposure and opportunities to receive athletic scholarships. Student Blitz is a company he founded while still at the University of Houston and used it to help several players still in Canada receive NCAA scholarships. Top Prospects is his Canadian company which now is home to Canada's largest database of high school football players.[1][2]
- ^ "Riders' Williams to stage off-season combines for top football prospects - CBC CFL News - Sports - MSN CA". sports.ca.msn.com. Archived from the original on June 16, 2013. Retrieved May 22, 2022.
- ^ "Top Prospects".