A veteran of the college game, Jesse Williams is in his first year as a UNK defensive assistant coach.

     In 2008, Williams will lead the UNK defensive line.

     A college assistant the past 20 years, all on the defense side of the ball, Williams has also served as special teams coach on several occasions.

     Most recently, the Sonoma State (Calif.) graduate was defensive line and ends coach at Colorado State.

     Under the direction of head coach Sonny Lubick, Williams helped the Rams become of the top teams in the Mountain West Conference during his tenure (1999-07) in Fort Collins.

      Williams coached several standouts while at CSU, including ends Clark Haggans (now with the Arizona Cardinals), Andre Sommersell (1994 NFL draft pick) and Peter Hogan (Outland Trophy candidate).

      Prior to CSU, Williams spent time at Division I San Jose State (), I-AA members Eastern Washington (1995-96), Holy Cross, Mass. (1996-98) and Portland State (1992-95) and Division II member Sonoma (1988-92).

     At CSU and these above institutions, Williams recruited in Florida, California, Texas, Chicago, New Orleans and Detroit.

     Williams and his wife, Felicia, have three children;  Jessien (18), Trae (11) and A.J. (5)