Temple University Athletics
2023 Football Roster
Roster
Shamar Williams
- Position:
- Safety
- Height:
- 6-1
- Weight:
- 175
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Toms River, N.J.
- High School:
- Long Branch
2023 (Freshman): Joined the team as a walk-on in the summer ... earned special teams scout team player of the week (Rutgers) ... earned special teams developmental player of the week (Norfolk State) ... earned offensive scout team player of the week (Tulsa) ... earned defensive scout team player of the week (UAB) ... did not see game action ... redshirted.
High School: Played defensive back and wide receiver at Long Branch High for head coach Chad King … was team MVP as a freshman … was named all-state, all-county, and all-division as a junior and senior … also lettered three times in track and twice in basketball … earned Honor Roll all four years.
Personal: Born Shamar Williams in Long Branch, N.J. … mother is Elyse Williams … has a sister Shalyse … his cousin, Vinny Curry, played in the NFL for the Eagles and Jets … list of favorites include: Monster (book), Friday (movie), Everybody Hates Chris (TV show), Jalen Ramsey (pro athlete) … physical education major.
