Career
Not to be confused with either of the American football running backs named Ricky Williams
He was originally signed as a free agent by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats after a collegiate career at Appalachian State University. Williams became Appalachian State"s starting quarterback during his junior year in 2004 in which the Mountaineers finished with a disappointing 6–5 overall record. However, on October 9, 2004, against Furman University, Williams completed 40 of 45 passes thrown for an all divisions National Collegiate Athletic Association record for single game accuracy.
Additionally, he completed 28 straight passes which also established an National Collegiate Athletic Association mark.
The 2005 season saw the fortunes of the Mountaineers turn around as Williams led the team to a 12–3 record and the 2005 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Football Championship.