ATHENS, GA (WALB) -
Former Early County star Shawn Williams has emerged as a leader on the Georgia defense.
After playing a reserve role at safety his first two seasons, Shawn Williams emerged in his first season in a starting role last year.
The senior from Damascus led the Bulldog defense in tackles.
With one member of the Bulldog secondary already suspended for the first two games of the season, Shawn Williams will be counted on to lead the Bulldog secondary.
Williams is wanting to his final season in Athens to be a championship year.
Shawn Williams said. "I have been thinking about since last year. In the last game played at Sanford Stadium, I was thinking this is my last time I am going to play. The next time I play I am going to be a senior. Maybe on senior night, it will hit even more."
Georgia head coach Mark Richt said. "Do what he has been doing. Show up to work every day with a good attitude. Play physical and put the team first."
Shawn Williams has won the True Grit Award the last two years at spring practice.
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