ASU #98 
Anthony Williams
Number: 98
Class: Jr.
Hometown: Concord, N.C.
High School: Northwest Cabarrus
Height: 6-1
Weight: 285
Position: DL
Birthdate: Nov. 7, 1987
With only one year of college experience under his belt, Williams will be looked at to anchor an inexperienced defensive line in the middle ... impressed coaches as a true freshman with his ability to stuff the run and get to the passer.
2006: Played in 10 games as a true freshman, often in short-yardage situations ... finished with nine tackles, including three for loss and a half-sack ... turned in best performance of the season versus Mars Hill with five tackles, 1.5 TFL and the half-sack ... earned a spot on ASU athletics’ academic honor roll.
High School: Notched nearly 100 tackles, including 18 sacks, to help lead Northwest Cabarrus to a 10-2 mark in 2005 ... a first-team 3A all-state selection by NCPreps.com ... named North Piedmont 3A Defensive Player of the Year ... honored as a second-team all-Piedmont performer by the Charlotte Observer.
Personal: Full name is Michael Anthony Williams, Jr. ... born Nov. 7, 1987 (turns 20 during season) ... son of Braendelyn and Michael Williams, Sr. ... plans to major in graphic design ... enjoys playing golf.
