Former Giants safety Shaun Williams named head coach at William Paterson
Following 13 years on the William Paterson coaching staff, former Giants safety Shaun Williams has been promoted to the role of head coach of the Pioneers.
“I am truly grateful for the opportunity to lead William Paterson University football,” Williams said in a press release. “I look forward to growing this program and making it the premiere destination for student-athletes to grow personally, academically and athletically. I have been a coach at WP for 13 years and understand the challenges and opportunities that we face. Throughout my time at William Paterson I have become a Pioneer and bleed Black and Orange, and I will build this program on pride and accountability.
“I want to thank Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreation Kristen Foley, Vice President for Student Development Dr. Miki Cammarata and Associate Vice President for Student Development Francisco Diaz for believing in me and giving me this opportunity. I would also like to thank the alumni who also supported me throughout this process.”
Williams was a first-round pick (No. 24 overall) by the Giants in the 1998 NFL Draft. He went on to spend eight seasons with the Giants, finishing his Big Blue career with 13 interceptions and 46 pass breakups, the latter of which ranks seventh in franchise history.
The former safety joined the William Paterson coaching staff in 2009 as a part-time assistant coach. He was then promoted to defensive coordinator in 2013, a position he held for the last nine seasons, in addition to working with the team’s safeties.
Williams had been filling in as interim head coach throughout the spring after former head coach Dustin Johnson left to join the Villanova coaching staff.
“Coach Williams is the perfect fit to lead our football program at this time,” Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreation Kristen Foley stated. “For the past 13 years, his dedication and commitment to WP have proved…
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