Evan Williams (safety)

Evan Williams (born July 28, 2001) is an American football safety for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). He previously played college football for the Fresno State Bulldogs and the Oregon Ducks.

Early life and high school
Williams attended high school at St. Francis. Williams committed to play college football for the Fresno State Bulldogs.

Fresno State
In Williams first collegiate season in 2019, he totaled 40 tackles, two pass deflections, an interception, a fumble recovery, and a forced fumble. Williams finished the 2020 season with 27 tackles and a forced fumble, where for his performance he was named an honorable mention member of the all Mountain West football team. In the 2021 season, Williams notched 92 tackles with four and a half being for a loss, and three interceptions. For his performance in the 2021 season, Williams was named first team all Mountain West. Williams finished the 2022 season with 69 tackles with six going for a loss, a sack, and four pass deflections. For his performance in the 2022 season, Williams was named second-team all-Mountain West. After the conclusion of the 2022 season, Williams decided to enter the NCAA transfer portal.

Oregon
Williams transferred to play for the Oregon Ducks. For Williams performance on the 2023 season, he was honored by being named second team all Pac-12.

Professional career
Williams was selected 111th overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 2024 NFL draft. On May 14, he signed his contract with the Packers.

Personal life
Williams is the brother of former Oregon and NFL safety Bennett Williams.