Former NFL and All-SEC Vanderbilt cornerback Jimmy Williams died Friday. He was 43.
Candice Storey LeeWhat a sad reminder this is to not take anything for granted. I want his sweet family to know we love him and them.
Williams had suffered from an illness, according to The Advocate's Robin Fambrough. However, his cause of death has not been made public.
Williams starred for Vanderbilt from 1997 to 2000. In his first season with the team, he served as a running back, rushing for 527 yards and two touchdowns in addition to catching 23 passes for 189 yards and two scores.