ROOSEVELT WILLIAMS joins the Jets after his most recent stint as the cornerbacks coach for Houston Christian University where he coached for one season. Before that he coached the four seasons at Hardin-Simmons University as their defensive backs coach. He played two seasons with the Bears before stints with the Broncos (2003), the Browns (2003-04), Washington (2005) and the Jets ('05).

ROOSEVELT WILLIAMS joins the Jets after his most recent stint as the cornerbacks coach for Houston Christian University where he coached for one season. Before that he coached the four seasons at Hardin-Simmons University as their defensive backs coach.

Williams began his coaching career in 2010 as a DBs coach and special teams coordinator for Wiedner before stints at Southwest Baptist (DBs coach), Seton Hill (defensive coordinator), Lincoln University (DC), ASA Miami (associate head coach, defensive coordinator and head coach).

Williams was drafted by the Bears in the third round in 2002 out of Tuskegee University. He played two seasons with the Bears before stints with the Broncos (2003), the Browns (2003-04), Washington (2005) and the Jets ('05). The Jacksonville native played in 20 games and totaled 34 tackles, 3 pass defenses and 2 fumble recoveries. He finished his professional career with Edmonton of the Canadian Football League in 2006.