J.D. Williams

Biography

THE WILLIAMS FILE PERSONAL INFORMATION Twitter: @Nodogsdown_JDW Hometown: Coalinga, Calif. High School: Coalinga Spouse: Jamie Children: David, Kyra, Nicole, Zoe EDUCATION Fresno State (1997) Bachelor's in Criminology COACHING HISTORY Fresno State Present: Cornerbacks/Def. Pass Game Coordinator 2022-24: Defensive Backs/Def. Pass Game Coordinator 2020-21: Cornerbacks/Def. Pass Game Coordinator 2019: Defensive Backs/Def. Pass Game Coordinator 2017-18: Defensive Backs UNLV 2015-16: Defensive Backs Georgia State 2013-14: Defensive Backs/Special Teams Coordinator UNLV 2012: Defensive Coordinator/Asst. Head Coach/DBs 2010-11: Defensive Backs/Asst. Head Coach/ Pass Defense Coordinator Utah 2009: Defensive Backs Washington 2006-08: Defensive Backs California 2002-05: Defensive Backs Fresno State 2000-01: Defensive Backs San Jose State 1999: Defensive Backs Cal Poly 1998: Defensive Backs Fresno State 1997: Graduate Assistant PLAYING EXPERIENCE Fresno State 1986-89: Defensive Back Buffalo Bills 1990-93: Defensive Back Arizona Cardinals 1994: Defensive Back Carolina Panthers 1995: Defensive Back San Francisco 49ers 1996: Defensive Back Last updated March 9, 2026 J.D. Williams returned to his alma mater in 2017 for his third coaching stint at Fresno State. He once served as an assistant coach (2000-01) and graduate assistant (1997) under Pat Hill. Williams, who enters the 10th season of his most recent stretch, will coach the cornerbacks again in 2026. Williams was a key piece to a defen