The Houston Roughnecks signed defensive back Rayshad Williams on Friday according to the UFL Transactions page.
Rayshad Williams is six foot two and weighs 209 pounds. The 24-year-old from Memphis, Tennessee, signed with the Las Vegas Raiders on May 10, 2024. In 2024, he made two tackles (2 solos) in two preseason games. The Raiders released him on August 27, 2024. The Houston Roughnecks drafted Williams in the eighth round (58th pick) of the 2024 UFL College Draft.
Collegiately, Williams played two seasons at UCLA (2019-20) making 42 tackles (36 solos, 6 assists), and three pass breakups in 18 games for the Bruins. Then, he transferred to Texas Tech (2021-23) making 94 tackles (74 solos, 20 assists), four tackles for loss, one interception, 24 pass breakups, and one fumble recovery in 38 games for the Red Raiders.
