Freshman Princeton DB Derrick Williams brings size and upside to the Tigers' secondary
In the 2026 season, Derrick Williams is a 6-foot-1, 185-pound freshman defensive back from Livonia, Michigan, listed on Princeton’s roster as No. 29[1][2]. His biggest sell is easy to spot: long frame, young legs, and developmental upside, which makes him the kind of DB coaches love to mold into a dependable coverage piece[1][2]. As a freshman, he’s more projection than finished product, but that’s exactly what makes him intriguing for a team that values athletic, coachable secondary talent[1][2].
