The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
SB Nation Names Darious Williams Honorable Mention All-American
12/8/2017 10:28:00β―AM | Football
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Senior Darious Williams added another All-American accolade to his resume as SB Nation announced him as an Honorable Mention All-American.
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The lockdown corner is racking up the postseason honors for his breakout senior campaign. In addition to the SB Nation All-American nod, Williams was named a First Team All-American by Pro Football Focus and a First Team All-Conference USA performer.
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The Jacksonville native had a tremendous season for the Blazers and led Conference USA in passes defended (20), pass breakups (15) and interceptions (5).
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Williams had a streak of four straight games with an interception which was the longest such streak in the nation this season. He also returned to his home state and had a career-high four pass breakups against Florida.
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Williams is tied for second nationally in passes defended per game at 1.7 per game.
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Click here to see the full list of SB Nation All-Americans.
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The Blazers (8-4) conclude their historic 2017 season in the Bahamas Bowl against Ohio (8-4) on Dec. 22 at 11:30 a.m. CST on ESPN. Click here to purchase tickets.Β Β
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The lockdown corner is racking up the postseason honors for his breakout senior campaign. In addition to the SB Nation All-American nod, Williams was named a First Team All-American by Pro Football Focus and a First Team All-Conference USA performer.
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The Jacksonville native had a tremendous season for the Blazers and led Conference USA in passes defended (20), pass breakups (15) and interceptions (5).
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Williams had a streak of four straight games with an interception which was the longest such streak in the nation this season. He also returned to his home state and had a career-high four pass breakups against Florida.
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Williams is tied for second nationally in passes defended per game at 1.7 per game.
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Click here to see the full list of SB Nation All-Americans.
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The Blazers (8-4) conclude their historic 2017 season in the Bahamas Bowl against Ohio (8-4) on Dec. 22 at 11:30 a.m. CST on ESPN. Click here to purchase tickets.Β Β
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