As a freshman in 2020, Williams appeared in just four games for the Bearcats.[2] In the 2021 and 2022 seasons, he played primarily as a right tackle,[3] appearing in 24 games with three starts.[4] Heading into the 2023 season, Williams took over as the Bearcats starting left tackle.[5] After the 2024 season, he declared for the 2025 NFL draft and accepted an invite to the 2025 NFL scouting combine.[6] Williams also accepted an invite to participate in the 2025 East-West Shrine Bowl.[7]