Weber State University Athletics
2021 Spring Football Roster
Williams, Abraham
Jersey Number 38
Abraham Williams
- Position:
- Cornerback
- Height:
- 6-0
- Weight:
- 170
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Salt Lake City, UT
- High School:
- West
Bio
Abraham was a two-time All-America and a two-time All-Big Sky performer in his three seasons at Weber State from 2021-23. He played in 26 career games for the Wildcats and had five career 100 yard kickoff return touchdowns, the most 100-yard returns in FCS history.
He had 42 career kickoff returns for 1,433 yards, an average of 34.1 yards per return. He finished his WSU career as Weber State’s all-time leader in kickoff return average and was fifth in career kickoff return yards.
2023 (Junior)
Earned multiple All-America honors and first-team All-Big Sky honors…Finished the season ranked fifth in the nation in kickoff returns with an average of 29.7 yards per return, tied for the third best average in a season in WSU history…Had 18 returns for 535 yards on the season…Started the season with his fifth 100-yard kickoff return touchdown in the season-opening win over Central Washington…It was his fifth career 100-yard kickoff return touchdown, an FCS record…Was named the National Player of the Week for his performance…Also had 33 tackles on the season with 25 solo tackles and had one interception, which he returned 14 yards in the win at Northern Colorado…Also had five pass breakups.
2022 (Sophomore)
Earned consensus All-American honors for the Wildcats as a kick returner….Was named an All-American by six different All-America outlets and earned first-team honors on each team…Also earned first-team All-Big Sky honors…Led the nation in kickoff returns with 24 returns for 898 yards, an average of 37.4 yards per return…The four returns are the most in a season in school and Big Sky Conference history…Was the only player in all divisions of NCAA football (FBS, FCS, Division II or Division III) to have more than two kickoff return touchdowns during the season…Had 100-yard returns against Eastern Washington, Montana State, Sacramento State, and Northern Arizona…Twice earned Big Sky Player of the Week honors during the season…On defense, had two interceptions, both coming in the win over Utah Tech, and returned those interceptions 65 yards…Also had one forced fumble against Utah Tech and had one pass breakup and six total tackles.
2021 (Freshman)
Saw action in three games during the season…Recorded three tackles on the year, coming against Utah, Southern Utah and Northern Colorado…Also had one pass breakup.
Spring 2021
Sat out the season as a redshirt after signing at Weber State in February 2020…Was part of the Wildcat team that won its fourth straight Big Sky title.
Personal
Was born March 30, 2002…Is majoring in Health Promotion at Weber State.
He had 42 career kickoff returns for 1,433 yards, an average of 34.1 yards per return. He finished his WSU career as Weber State’s all-time leader in kickoff return average and was fifth in career kickoff return yards.
2023 (Junior)
Earned multiple All-America honors and first-team All-Big Sky honors…Finished the season ranked fifth in the nation in kickoff returns with an average of 29.7 yards per return, tied for the third best average in a season in WSU history…Had 18 returns for 535 yards on the season…Started the season with his fifth 100-yard kickoff return touchdown in the season-opening win over Central Washington…It was his fifth career 100-yard kickoff return touchdown, an FCS record…Was named the National Player of the Week for his performance…Also had 33 tackles on the season with 25 solo tackles and had one interception, which he returned 14 yards in the win at Northern Colorado…Also had five pass breakups.
2022 (Sophomore)
Earned consensus All-American honors for the Wildcats as a kick returner….Was named an All-American by six different All-America outlets and earned first-team honors on each team…Also earned first-team All-Big Sky honors…Led the nation in kickoff returns with 24 returns for 898 yards, an average of 37.4 yards per return…The four returns are the most in a season in school and Big Sky Conference history…Was the only player in all divisions of NCAA football (FBS, FCS, Division II or Division III) to have more than two kickoff return touchdowns during the season…Had 100-yard returns against Eastern Washington, Montana State, Sacramento State, and Northern Arizona…Twice earned Big Sky Player of the Week honors during the season…On defense, had two interceptions, both coming in the win over Utah Tech, and returned those interceptions 65 yards…Also had one forced fumble against Utah Tech and had one pass breakup and six total tackles.
2021 (Freshman)
Saw action in three games during the season…Recorded three tackles on the year, coming against Utah, Southern Utah and Northern Colorado…Also had one pass breakup.
Spring 2021
Sat out the season as a redshirt after signing at Weber State in February 2020…Was part of the Wildcat team that won its fourth straight Big Sky title.
Personal
Was born March 30, 2002…Is majoring in Health Promotion at Weber State.
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