David Williams closed his Illinois career in 1985. He finished as the top receiver in school history (he still is) and No. 2 all-time in the FBS. In 1984, he became the second receiver in major college history to catch 100 passes in a season.
Hall of Fame worthy? No doubt. But he had to wait awhile.
It took Williams almost three decades to move into the College Football Hall of Fame.
Forget about the first decade. Hall of Fame rules mandate at least a 10-year gap between end of career and induction.
Williams didn’t pay close attention his first few years on the ballot.