Damian Williams is a talented and versatile member of the Titans offense coming off a 30-catch campaign in 2012. The Titans used their first of two third-round selections in the 2010 NFL Draft on the the rangy Southern California wide receiver and punt returner. Then, as a rookie, he gained valuable experience in 16 games and notched 16 receptions. In 2011, he finished second on the team in touchdown receptions (five), third in receiving yards (592) and fifth in receptions (45). His crisp route-running ability and soft hands make him a reliable target in the passing game. Williams declared for the NFL Draft early after spending his freshman campaign with the Arkansas Razorbacks and the next two seasons with USC.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
• In 2011, Williams ranked second on the squad with five touchdown receptions. He totaled 45 catches for 592 yards.
• At Carolina on Nov. 13, 2011, Williams notched his first career 100-yard game, totaling 107 yards and a touchdown on five receptions.
• During his rookie season in 2010, Williams played in every game and recorded 219 yards on 16 receptions.
• At Dallas on Oct. 10, 2010, he notched his first career reception on a 23-yard pass from Vince Young.
• At USC in 2009, he recorded 70 receptions for 1,010 yards (14.4 avg.) and six touchdowns for a conference-leading average of 84.2 receiving yards per game.
TITANS TIDBITS:
• During the 2012 and 2013 offseasons, Williams made mission trips Guatemala. Each trip he spent a week helping build houses, distributing essentials to the locals and teaching young children at schools. Williams said the goodwill visits were eye-opening, life-changing events.
• During the 2013 offseason, Williams trained in Arlington, Texas, with a group athletes that included Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt.
• Williams founded a campus Bible study group known as Generate USC along with longtime teammate Mitch Mustain at Southern Cal. The group evolved to 85 people per week and Williams then passed the leadership torch to current USC quarterback Matt Barkley.