NEW ORLEANS -- ULM defensive back Wydett Williams Jr. was voted Sun Belt Conference Defensive Player of the Week after a media member panel vote on Monday (Sept. 2). Williams became the first ULM football player to earn SBC Player of the Week recognition since 2021.
Williams, a native of Lake Providence, La. and graduate of General Trass High School, was a standout for the Warhawk defense in the team's week one win over Jackson State. Williams tallied a game-high 10 tackles and an interception in his ULM debut. The Delta State transfer added 0.