D. J. Williams (tight end)

David Edward "D. J." Williams Jr (born September 10, 1988) is an American football tight end for the Green Bay Packers. He was drafted by the Packers out of University of Arkansas in the fifth round (141st pick overall) in the 2011 NFL Draft.

High school career
Williams attended Central Arkansas Christian High School, where his initial athletic interest was Basketball. He was encouraged to try football by high school coach Tim Perry.

College career
Williams played college football for the Arkansas Razorbacks. He was long considered a competitor for the 2010 John Mackey Award which is awarded to the nation's most outstanding tight end, along with Lance Kendricks and Michael Egnew. On December 9, 2010 it was announced that DJ was the 2010 John Mackey Award recipient at the 2010 Home Depot College Football Awards Red Carpet show on ESPNU. He has also won the 2010 Disney Spirit Award as college football's most inspirational player. DJ was named to the 2010 1st Team All-SEC squad by the coaches and the AP, after amassing 54 receptions for 627 yards and 4 TD.

Professional career
Williams was considered one of the best tight end prospects for the 2011 NFL Draft. Williams was selected in the fifth round, with the 141st overall pick, by the Green Bay Packers.

Personal life
Williams is a member of Pleasant Valley Church of Christ in Little Rock, AR. Although like other students Williams could have cited many accolades, he chose this statement alone to appear with his picture in the yearbook: "Baptized into Christ." Williams has cited the Passion of the Christ as exemplifying the way he and his mother, Vickie Williams, and his two sisters overcame his abusive father and other challenges, including on the football field.