2009 Outlook
Defensive end Josh Williams spent his first season at Nebraska as a redshirt, but the Texas native could be poised for a more significant role in 2009. The 6-4, 245-pound Williams is expected to battle for significant playing time behind junior Pierre Allen and senior Barry Turner who both have significant starting experience heading into the 2009 campaign.

2008 (Redshirt)
Williams redshirted in his first season in Lincoln.

Before Nebraska (Ryan HS)
Williams was one of nine Texans in Nebraska’s 2008 recruiting class and was a standout for Coach Joey Florence at Denton’s Ryan High School each of his final two years. During his senior season, Williams made 75 tackles, including 25 tackles for loss and 12 sacks, helping Ryan High School to a 6-5 record. His play earned him first-team all-district honors in the Class 4A ranks. Williams also earned first-team all-district honors as a junior in 2006 when he made 68 tackles, including 22 tackles for loss, and logged six sacks and six pass breakups.

Williams was regarded as one of the top 20 defensive ends in the country by ESPN.com, Rivals.com and Scout.com. Williams was listed as the No. 19 prospect by the Dallas Morning News on its Area 100, while Rivals.com listed him among the top 50 players in Texas. Williams also visited Colorado, Kansas, Kentucky and Missouri, and received offers from Texas and Texas A&M, among others before choosing Nebraska.

Personal
Josh was born on Sept. 24, 1990, and is the son of Rose Williams. He has not declared a major.