Explore Roy Williams net worth, age, height, bio, birthday, wiki, and salary! Roy Lee Williams (born August 14, 1980), is a former American college and professional football player who was a safety in the National Football League (NFL) for nine seasons. He played college football for the University of Oklahoma, and was recognized as a unanimous All-American. He was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys eighth overall in the 2002 NFL Draft, and played professionally for the Cowboys and Cincinnati Bengals. He earned five straight Pro Bowl selections from 2003 to 2007. Williams is currently a sideline reporter for Oklahoma football games. In this article, we will discover how old is Roy Williams? Who is Roy Williams dating now & how much money does Roy Williams have?
| Name | Roy Williams |
| First Name | Roy |
| Last Name | Williams |
| Occupation | American Football Player |
| Birthday | August 14 |
| Birth Year | 1980 |
| Place of Birth | Redwood City |
| Home Town | Redwood City |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Leo |
| Full/Birth Name | |
| Father | Not Available |
| Mother | Not Available |
| Siblings | Alecia |
| Spouse | Wanda Williams (m. 1973) |
| Children(s) | Kimberly Williams, Scott Williams |
Roy Williams Biography
Roy Williams is one of the most popular and richest American Football Player who was born on August 14, 1980 in Redwood City, Redwood City, United States. As a rookie in 2002, he was moved to free safety in order to play alongside strong safety Darren Woodson. However, the Cowboys defensive scheme that year allowed both players to interchange positions so as to confuse opposing offenses. Williams was also the runner-up for Defensive Rookie of the Year.
Williams is occasionally referred to by fans as “Biscuit”, in reference to a statement in a 2003 press conference by former head coach Bill Parcells who, noting Williams’ weight, said that he was “a biscuit short of a linebacker”.
In 2003, Williams with the mentoring of Woodson, enjoyed a stellar season and his first trip to the Pro Bowl as he was part of the Cowboys’ number one ranked defense and helped lead the team to its first playoff game since 1999.
In 2001, his junior season at Oklahoma, he won the Bronko Nagurski Trophy as the nation’s top overall defensive player and also won the Jim Thorpe Award as the nation’s top defensive back, while leading the team to a 10-2 record and a win over the Arkansas Razorbacks in the Cotton Bowl Classic. He was named Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year and a first-team Big 12 selection, and recognized as a unanimous first-team All-American. Williams decided to forgo his final year of eligibility to enter the NFL draft.
Nicknamed “Superman” while at Oklahoma, Williams is remembered at OU for his actions in the 2001 Red River Shootout. The Sooners led 7–3 with only minutes remaining as the Longhorns offense took the field, hoping to execute a game-winning drive. With Texas forced to begin their drive inside their own 5-yard line, the Sooners prepared to pressure UT quarterback Chris Simms. Williams timed the snap perfectly. Simms barely had time to pull back from center when Williams came flying in from the blindside over the top of a Longhorn running back who barely had time to rise out of his stance. The jarring and unexpected hit knocked the ball loose and into the hands of linebacker Teddy Lehman, who stepped into the endzone for a touchdown and sealed the game for Oklahoma.
Williams was selected by the Dallas Cowboys with the eighth overall pick of the 2002 NFL Draft after a trade with the Kansas City Chiefs. He was known throughout the league for his hard hitting and his tackling skills during running plays. With the arrival of Ken Hamlin from Seattle, Williams had the luxury to move closer to the line of scrimmage to blitz and cover short passes during nickel or dime situations.
Roy Williams Net Worth
Roy is one of the richest American Football Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Roy Williams's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: January 13, 2024)
Williams attended the University of Oklahoma, and played for coach Bob Stoops’s Oklahoma Sooners football team from 1999 to 2001. He was a starter on the undefeated 2000 Oklahoma Sooners team that won the BCS National Championship, setting a school record for tackles for a loss by a defensive back with 12.
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Salary | Under Review |
| Source of Income | American Football Player |
| Cars | Not Available |
| House | Living in own house. |
With the right cornerback position stabilized by the free agent signing of Anthony Henry in 2005, Williams was once again able to play to his best strength by roaming closer to the line of scrimmage. At the end of the 2005 NFL regular season, Williams had 2.5 sacks and three interceptions. He earned his third Pro Bowl berth in 2005 and remained a dominant force for the Dallas defense.
In early August 2006 the Dallas Cowboys signed Williams to a four-year contract extension worth $25.2 million to keep him with the team through the 2010 season.
Ethnicity, religion & political views
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In 2004, Woodson suffered a herniated disc in training camp and was forced to sit on the sidelines. Williams’ struggles were more apparent as he was forced to play more coverage due to the inexperience and inconsistency of the Dallas cornerback position. After the season, the horse-collar tackle was banned. This action is now referred to as the “Roy Williams Rule”, as the rule was introduced the 2004 season, during which Williams used the technique on plays that resulted in three significant injuries.
Who is Roy Williams Dating?
According to our records, Roy Williams married to Wanda Williams (m. 1973). As of January 13, 2024, Roy Williams’s is not dating anyone.
Relationships Record: We have no records of past relationships for Roy Williams. You may help us to build the dating records for Roy Williams!On December 17, 2007, Williams was issued a one-game suspension without pay from Commissioner Roger Goodell. He received it for a repeat offense violating the league’s horse-collar tackle rule. During the season, Cowboys teammates Terrell Owens and Patrick Crayton criticized him for his continued use of the horse-collar tackle. After the 2007 season, Williams was named to the Pro Bowl on January 3, 2008 for the fifth straight time, this time as a replacement for the late Sean Taylor (who played for the Cowboys’ heated rivals, the Washington Redskins).
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Roy Williams height 6 ft 0 in Roy weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
| Height | 6 ft 0 in |
| Weight | Not Known |
| Body Measurements | Under Review |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
| Feet/Shoe Size | Not Available |
In July 2004, Williams started the Roy Williams Safety Net Foundation which was inspired by his sister Alecia, a single mother raising a young son. The Foundation’s purpose is to help ensure low-income single mothers receive support, guidance, and assistance to enhance their quality of life. Williams was engaged to singer Kelly Rowland for two years.
On October 14, 2008, the Cowboys acquired wide receiver Roy E. Williams from the Detroit Lions, making the two Pro Bowl players with identical names teammates.
Facts & Trivia
Roy Ranked on the list of most popular American Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Roy Williams celebrates birthday on August 14 of every year.
Williams announced that he would be wearing No. 38 at the start of the 2008 season because that was the number he wore in college and also “8” in the Bible signifies a new beginning. Teammate Greg Ellis, speaking on Sirius NFL Radio, said that Williams told him he felt like he did not fit in head coach Wade Phillips’ defensive scheme. Ellis added he was bothered by the way Williams had been isolating himself from other Cowboys, and Williams “just doesn’t fit what’s going on here in Dallas right now.” The Cowboys hired new DBs coach Dave Campo, hoping this would help Williams create more turnovers, after Williams failed to achieve any sacks or forced fumbles since 2005.
What disease does Roy Williams have?
Vertigo a Recurring Issue for Williams WRALSportsFan.com noted in 2012, “Williams has dealt with vertigo, an inner ear condition that impacts balance, since 2007. Although it hasn’t caused Williams to miss any games, the vertigo symptoms have forced him to sit down at times during games.”
Did Roy Williams win a national championship at Kansas?
Despite never winning a national title with Kansas, Williams was extremely successful as the head coach of the Jayhawks. He is third all-time for most wins at Kansas behind Phog Allen and Bill Self.
Why did Roy Williams retire?
Last year, I just felt like I couldn’t get them to buy-in. I wasn’t with my team in any way, shape or form like I had always been in the past.” His players didn’t have regular summer school in 2020, there were no pickup games with the pros coming back and playing in front of kids in camp.
Who is Roy Williams rooting for?
A North Carolina native and graduate, Williams admitted that while he is fond of Kansas, he’s rooting hard for the Tar Heels. “It’s an unusual game for me,” Williams told Scott Gleeson of USA Today. “They’re the first two schools I check on. I always root for Kansas to win if it’s not against North Carolina.
How much does Coach K make at Duke?
Krzyzewski earned $7.3 million from Duke during the 2019-20 season, and his total compensation peaked at $9.7 million for 2011-12.
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