Clarence Williams

Clarence Williams (born May 16, 1977) is an American former professional football player who was a running back who played for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Michigan Wolverines. He led their 1996 team in rushing and was a member of their undefeated national champion 1997 team.

College Williams attended Detroit's Cass Technical High School, where as a senior one of his coaches was Thomas Wilcher. During his senior season,

In his four years at the University of Michigan from 1995–1998, he accumulated 1986 yards rushing on 467 carries and added 682 yards receiving on 68 receptions and 587 return yards on 30 kickoff returns. His best game as a collegian was against the Boston College Eagles when he rushed for 133 yards on 25 carries, and had 43 yards receiving on 3 receptions.

As a sophomore in 1996, he led the Wolverines with 837 yards rushing yards on 202 carries. He also had 361 yards in receiving on 27 receptions. Junior tailback Chris Howard only played in 10 of the 12 games but added 725 yards. but he played briefly for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League from 1999-2000. He did not carry the ball as a professional and had one reception for 5 yards.