ANTONIO WILLIAMS
New London
Summary
Current FBS Running Backs Coach with NFL and Power Five playing experience. Developed under Urban Meyer, Mack Brown, Robert Gillespie, and Tony Alford while competing at Ohio State, North Carolina, and in the NFL. Proven ability to develop players, recruit high-level talent, build relationships, and contribute to winning football programs.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Running Backs Coach
Sam Houston State University
05.2025 - Current
- Lead all aspects of the running back position group, including player development, practice planning, film study, game preparation, recruiting, and special teams responsibilities.
- Key Results: Developed Elijah Green into an NFL opportunity with the Philadelphia Eagles; RB unit produced 1,750+ yards and 10 touchdowns; averaged 6.6 yards per touch; retained 100% of returning scholarship RBs; signed a Top-15 Texas RB and a 3-star RB from Atlanta; recruited Houston, Austin, San Antonio, Waco, and Cypress.
Running Backs Coach / Assistant Special Teams Coach
St. Andrews University
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Coached running backs, assisted with special teams, evaluated prospects, and managed recruiting operations.
- Key Results: Closed the top three recruits on the program board within four weeks and assisted with roster management and player development.
Assistant Running Backs Coach
University of North Carolina
08.2020 - 09.2020
- Supported Robert Gillespie in executing drills, analyzing film, preparing for games, and recruiting for running back room, enhancing player development and team strategy.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill, NCSome College (No Degree) - Psychology
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OHSkills
- Player development
- XOS
- DV Sport
- GamePlan
- PlayerLync
- Excel
- Microsoft Word
- PowerPoint
Certification
- USA Football Certification
- Strength & Conditioning Certification
Collegiate Playing Experience
- The Ohio State University, 2016-2018, Urban Meyer, Tony Alford
- University of North Carolina, 2018-2019, Larry Fedora, Mack Brown, Robert Gillespie
Playing Experience
- Buffalo Bills, 2020-2022
- New York Giants, 2022-2023
- BC Lions, 2024
References
- Phil Longo - Head Coach at Sam Houston State University - Cell: 215-779-4763
- Mack Brown - Hall of Fame Head Coach (Texas, North Carolina) - Cell: 512-769-5460
- Robert Gillespie - RB/Assistant HC at the University of Alabama - Cell: 205-310-8283
- Tony Alford - RB Coach at the University of Michigan - Cell: 614-974-9720
- Matt Quinn - HC Averitt University - Cell: 864-542-3571
- DeAndre Smith - RB Coach with the Indianapolis Colts - Cell: 505-850-3722
- Kelly Skipper - RB Coach with the Buffalo Bills - Cell: 510-205-4400
Timeline
Running Backs Coach
Sam Houston State University
05.2025 - Current
Running Backs Coach / Assistant Special Teams Coach
St. Andrews University
01.2025 - 05.2025
Assistant Running Backs Coach
University of North Carolina
08.2020 - 09.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of North Carolina
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology
The Ohio State University