CJ Williams initially learned the Navy fielded a football team from his older brother, who was recruited by the service academy.
Greg “LG” Williams Jr. decided to stay home and play football for nearby Texas State, a decision he later regretted after head coach Dennis Franchione retired and was replaced by Everett Withers.
CJ Williams learned a lot more about Navy football when he attended a Texas State game in September, 2014. LG and CJ were a senior and sophomore, respectively, at Byron P. Steele High when the whole family watched the Midshipmen rout the host Bobcats, 35-21.