Former South Carolina linebacker Debo Williams earns training camp invite
South Carolina’s 2021 class saw another former member enter the NFL Saturday. Debo Williams has received a training camp invitation from the Pittsburgh Steelers following the 2025 NFL Draft, GamecockCentral.com’s Mike Uva has learned.
Williams becomes the third member of Shane Beamer’s inaugural recruiting class to get a pro opportunity. Former defensive tackle T.J. Sanders was drafted 41st overall by the Buffalo Bills in the second round. Marcellas Dial awaits them both in the league as a member of the New England Patriots.
Williams’ run-stopping ability and leadership intangibles will give him a chance to compete for a roster spot.
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Williams initially began his college career with his home state’s Delaware Blue Hens. He entered the transfer portal following the 2020 season, after the COVID-19 pandemic pushed the Blue Hens’ season into the spring. Not long after, Williams became one of Shane Beamer’s first commits at South Carolina.
Debo Williams spent four seasons at Carolina, totaling 225 tackles in his career with 18 tackles for loss, one forced fumble, and three sacks. Williams played in all 51 games of his Gamecock career, becoming a starter during the 2023-24 season. Williams spent his last two seasons as a starter and captain.
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It was the 2023-24 season when Williams racked up multiple career highs. He totaled career highs in tackles (115), tackles for loss (9), pass breakups and pass deflections (3). William’s numbers dipped in his senior season, only recording 63 tackles with 4.5 tackles for loss.
Williams was a member of the 2023 All-SEC first team. Phil Steele also named Williams an honorary All-American in the same year.
Williams was not invited to the 2025 NFL Combine. However, his 32 reps during South Carolina’s annual Pro Day were six more than any linebacker who was invited.
Here’s a full list of Williams’ honors while wearing garnet and black:
*2024 Rex Enright Team Captain
*2024 Strength and Conditioning Award
*2024 SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll
*2023 Honorable Mention All-American (Phil Steele)
*2023 First-Team All-SEC (AP, Phil Steele, College Football Network)
*2023 Joe Morrison MVP – Defense
*2023 Rex Enright Team Captain
