University of Memphis Athletics
2018 Football Roster
Gregory Williams
- Position:
- RB
- Ht./Wt.:
- 5-9 / 190
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Memphis, Tenn.
- Prev School:
- White Station HS
High School
Three-year performer for head coach Joe Rocconi at White Station High School (2015-17) ... Member of Spartans squads that advanced to three-straight Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) Division I Class 6A state playoffs ... The 2015 (9-4 record) and 2017 (6-8 record) made it to the postseason quarterfinal round, and the 2016 team (7-5 record) advanced to the second round ... In his first season as the squad’s featured running back, ran for 1,771 yards with 22 TD ... Finished 2017 among the top-10 leading rushers in the Shelby County-Metro area ... Also had 380 receiving yards and returned a kick for a TD ... In the 2017 playoffs opener, scored a two-point conversion with no time on the clock for the 29-28 win that propelled the Spartans into the next round ... 2017 honors included: Tennessee Sports Writers Association (TSWA) Class 6A All-State (athlete), All-Region 8-6A first team and Commercial Appeal Best of Preps All-Metro ... Selected to play in the 2017 AutoZone Liberty Bowl High School All-Star Game ... As a junior, named to the All-Region 4-6A second team ... Had five punt returns for 96 yards and one TD.
Personal
Son of Gregory Williams and Letria Smith ... Birthday is February 2 ... Sport and leisure management major.
