New Zealand Williams Season 2023

Young defensive back who signed with the Aztecs in December 2020 and joined the program for spring ball in January 2021 ... Enters the 2021 season third on the depth chart at the signature Aztec position in SDSU’s 3-3-5 defense.

SOPHOMORE SEASON (2023)
Appeared in seven of 12 games, including the first start of his collegiate career ... Recorded 10 tackles (four solo) and one quarterback hurry ... Made the most of his nine snaps in the season opener against Ohio on Aug. 26 picking off the first interception of his career ... Picked up 40 yards running it back before going out of bounds in the final seconds ... Played 20 snaps and recorded the first assisted tackle of his career against Idaho State on Sept. 2 ... Also logged a quarterback hurry ... Earned his first career start against UCLA on Sept. 9 ... Recorded a career-high three tackles in 17 snaps on the night along with his second QBH of the season ... Logged 15 defensive snaps off the bench at Hawai’i on Oct. 14 ... Recorded one solo tackle and a quarterback hurry ... Logged six defensive snaps and played on special teams against Nevada on Oct. 21 ... Made two solo tackles ... Played 18 defensive snaps against Utah State on Nov. 4 ... Recorded one tackle, which went for a one-yard loss ... It is the first TFL of his career ... Came off the bench at Colorado State on Nov. 11 ... Made two tackles (one solo) .

FRESHMAN SEASON (2022)
Made his collegiate debut against Utah on Sep. 17, but did not record a stat.

REDSHIRT SEASON (2021)
Utilized his redshirt season in his first year with the Aztecs.

HIGH SCHOOL
Attended St. Bernard High School in Playa del Rey, Calif., as a senior but the Vikings’ 2020 campaign was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic … Fellow 2021 signee Phillippe Wesley II also prepped at SNHS ... Played for JSerra Catholic High School in San Juan Capistrano, Calif., as a junior in 2019 after spending his first two prep seasons at Carson High … Compiled 122 tackles, including 68 solo stops, five interceptions, eight pass deflections and one fumble recovery during his prep career, according to MaxPreps … Also caught five passes for 98 yards and one touchdown as a wide receiver … Enjoyed a stellar junior campaign at JSerra High, where he recorded 72 tackles (51 solo) to go with three interceptions and five pass deflections … Logged a season-high 12 tackles (8 solos) and added an interception in the Leopards’ 24-14 victory over Salt Lake City East High in the 2019 opener … Was listed as a three-star recruit by Rivals, 247Sports and ESPN … Received a scout grade of 84 by 247Sports and 71 by ESPN.

PERSONAL
New Zealand Demond Williams was born Dec. 12, 2001, in Torrance, Calif. ... Son of Demond and Avernaoe Williams ... Chose the Aztecs after considering offers from Arizona, Arizona State, Colorado, Fresno State, Georgia, Kansas, Nebraska and Washington State, among others … Also drew interest from Kansas State and Wisconsin ... Is majoring in business with an emphasis in finance.

SINGLE-GAME BESTS
Tackles: 3 vs. UCLA (9/9/23)
Interceptions: 1 vs. Ohio (8/26/23)