Tech, Williams was a finalist for the Jim Thorpe Award and a unanimous first-team All-American. Professional career Atlanta Falcons Williams was drafted in the second round (37th overall) of the 2006 NFL Draft by the Atlanta Falcons. In his rookie season with the Falcons, Williams started five games and made 24 tackles. On June 2, 2007, Williams was cited in Richmond, Virginia for possession of marijuana during the 2007 offseason. Due to the NFL's personal conduct policy, he was suspended by Roger Goodell for the first five games of the 2008 season. Williams was released by the Falcons on June 17, 2008. He served the five-game suspension as a free agent and was not signed the rest of the year. San Francisco 49ers After spending the 2008 season out of football, Williams was signed to a future contract by the San Francisco 49ers on January 22, 2009. Williams has been suspended for at least one year for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy, Spokane Shock On January 6, 2014, Williams was assigned to the Spokane Shock of the Arena Football League. He was placed on Injured Reserve on March 14, 2014. Williams was released from injured reserve on June 5, 2014. New Orleans VooDoo On March 6, 2015, Williams was traded to the New Orleans VooDoo for future considerations. References External links San Francisco 49ers bio Virginia Tech Hokies bio 1984 births Living people All-American college football players American football cornerbacks American football safeties Atlanta Falcons players Hampton High School (Virginia) alumni Players of American football from Virginia San Francisco 49ers players Virginia Tech Hokies football players Sportspeople from Hampton, Virginia Spokane Shock players New Orleans VooDoo players