1. Shomari Gyasi Williams was born on March 8,1985 and is the defensive line coach and recruiting coordinator for the UBC Thunderbirds of U Sports football.
20 Facts About Shomari Williams
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Shomari Williams is a former professional Canadian football defensive end who played in parts of six seasons in the Canadian Football League.
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Shomari Williams was drafted first overall by the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the 2010 CFL Draft after Saskatchewan traded up to be in a position to draft him.
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Shomari Williams played college football for the Queen's Golden Gaels and the Houston Cougars.
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Shomari Williams first attended North Park Secondary School in Brampton, Ontario where he played football for the North Park Vikings.
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Shomari Williams then attended Champlain Regional Prep in Lennoxville, Quebec for two years.
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Shomari Williams was named the team's MVP and secured a spot on the All-Canadian squad while in high school.
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At the University of Houston, Shomari Williams played mostly on special teams.
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Shomari Williams had finished his degree in entrepreneurship at the University of Houston, and wanted to further his education in Canada.
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Shomari Williams was named Queen's University Athlete of the Week twice during the season.
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Shomari Williams was named Most Valuable Player at the 2009 Mitchell Bowl, where Queen's defeated the Laval Rouge et Or.
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Shomari Williams was flown into Regina to be introduced on May 2,2010 as the number one overall selection in the 2010 CFL Draft.
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Shomari Williams agreed to a contract with the Roughriders on May 12,2010.
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On February 15,2013, the first day of CFL free agency, Shomari Williams signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the CFL.
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In 2013, Shomari Williams missed much of the season with the Tiger-Cats with an injury.
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On February 17,2014, Shomari Williams was part of a trade that sent him back to the Saskatchewan Roughriders.
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Shomari Williams played in all 18 regular season games, amassing 17 special teams tackles.
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On March 10,2015, Shomari Williams signed a contract with the Calgary Stampeders of the CFL.
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On July 16,2018, Shomari Williams joined the Queen's Gaels as the team's assistant coach in charge of recruiting.
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Shomari Williams spent the 2018 U Sports football season with his alma mater.