Honors & Awards
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2025 (Sophomore)
Kenneth Williams has played in every game this season as Nebraska's primary kickoff returner. Williams had two kickoff returns for 33 yards against Cincinnati.
2024 (Redshirt Freshman)
Williams played in two games in 2024. In his Nebraska debut against UTEP, Williams had a five-yard carry. He then had a 23-yard kickoff return in the Pinstripe Bowl against Boston College.
2023 (Redshirt)
Williams did not play in a game and redshirted in his first season at Nebraska.
Before Nebraska (Lincoln [Neb.] High)
Williams played his senior season at Lincoln High School after playing his first three prep seasons in Michigan. Possessing impressive speed, Williams was a versatile contributor on both offense and defense in his lone season as a Link. Against in-state rival Lincoln Northeast, Williams scored touchdowns on a three-yard rush and a 100-yard interception return.
A Detroit native, Williams was also a standout on the track. He finished third in the Class A 100-meter dash with a time of 10.52 and helped Lincoln High to a fourth-place finish in the 4x100-meter relay.
Personal
Kenneth is the son of Kennie Williams and Donika Prather. Kenneth is a child, youth and family studies major.