New Mexico: Late 2015 signee who joined the team late in camp … was a tremendous help on the scout team in 2015 … worked his way into the regular rotation.
2016 (Redshirt Junior Season): Played in 11 games, recording eight tackles, three for loss … had a career-best two tackles against Colorado State … had a tackle in six other games.
2015 (Junior Season): Redshirted.
High School: Lettered in football and basketball at West Valley High School … graduated in 2010 … had 75 tackles as a senior with two fumble recoveries, a forced fumble and a blocked field goal.
Personal: Full name is Johnny Lee Williams III … parents are Johnny II and Kim Williams … has two brothers, Jimmy and Jeffrey … birthday is February 20, 1992 … majoring in liberal arts … is an accomplished cook … fought MMA for three years before returning to football.