Son of HBCU icon lands major NFL coaching role

DJ Williams, son of HBCU legend Doug Williams, lands prominent NFL job

The Atlanta Falcons have officially promoted DJ Williams to quarterbacks coach, marking a significant step in his career and the storied Williams football legacy. Williams, who served as the Falcons’ assistant quarterbacks coach and offensive assistant last season, will now take the reins of a pivotal position as the team looks to develop its next generation of signal-callers. Williams, the son of Super Bowl XXII MVP and Grambling State legend D…

Son of HBCU icon lands major NFL coaching role

In the NFL, legacy often travels through bloodlines, and for DJ Williams, that legacy runs deep through HBCU history. The son of Doug Williams, the first Black quarterback to win a Super Bowl, DJ is carving out his own path in the league. But it’s not one forged under center, but rather with a headset. The former Grambling quarterback has officially been named the full-time quarterbacks coach of the Atlanta Falcons. While DJ’s career is gaining …