Williams was a member of the Oklahoma State Cowboys for five seasons, redshirting as a true freshman. He became a starter going into his redshirt freshman year.[2] Williams was named second-team All-Big 12 Conference as a redshirt senior after allowing only nine pass completions and breaking up seven passes.[3]
In the 2021 NFL draft, Williams was drafted in the sixth round (201st overall) by the New York Giants.[7] On May 13, 2021, Williams officially signed with the Giants.[8] He suffered a torn ACL in Week 5 and was ruled out for the season.[9]
On August 31, 2022, Williams was placed on injured reserve.[10] He was activated on November 14.[11] Williams recorded his first career interception off of Dak Prescott in a Week 12 loss to the Dallas Cowboys.[12]