Shaun Williams
By Daily Bruin Staff
June 14, 1998 9:00 p.m.
Monday, June 15, 1998
Shaun Williams
Football
Although not as well-known nationally as some of his teammates,
defensive back Shaun Williams was regarded by the coaching staff,
as well as many experts, as the best athlete on the UCLA football
squad. Williams’ smothering defense was a key factor in lifting the
Bruins to a tie for first place in the Pac-10 in his senior season.
He helped lead a Bruin defense to the 1998 Cotton Bowl victory over
Texas A&M, and to a top five ranking in the nation. Like all
seniors on the team, Williams will graduate never having lost to
crosstown rival Southern Cal.
Career highlights: Williams garnered all Pac-10 first-team
honors this year en route to a the Cotton Bowl win and a conference
co-championship. He became the first Bruin in two years to be
selected in the first round of the NFL draft, when he was picked
24th by the New York Giants last April.
Coach’s quote: "He’s got the most God-given talent on the team.
He’s got size, he’s got speed, he’s got quickness, he can jump, he
can catch, he’ll hit you and he can play both offense and
defense."
-Head football coach Bob Toledo
