EXCLUSIVE: Ca’ron Williams Talks Opportunity To Play Under Bill Belichick
Ca’ron Williams stood at the podium, flanked by flashes of camera lights and a buzz of anticipation. At just 23, the electric cornerback from LSU had already built a reputation for shutting down elite receivers and elevating under pressure. But now, he faced a new chapter — one that came with a different kind of pressure: the chance to play under the legendary Bill Belichick.
“It’s surreal,” Williams said, adjusting the crisp silver lapel of his suit jacket. “Growing up, I watched Coach Belichick win Super Bowl after Super Bowl. I used to study his defenses on YouTube, not just for fun, but to understand how greatness is built. And now… the idea that I might be a part of that? Man, it’s something you dream about.”
Belichick, who recently accepted the role of executive head coach and defensive coordinator for the restructured Memphis Monarchs — the NFL’s newest expansion team — has been quietly assembling a roster of gritty, high-IQ players. His presence alone has transformed the Monarchs from a speculative franchise to a headline-dominating project. And now, with the team holding the third overall pick in the draft, rumors swirl that Williams could be Belichick’s first major defensive cornerstone.
“I got a call from my agent after the Combine,” Williams recalled, leaning forward with a grin. “He told me Coach Belichick had requested a private workout. Just me, him, and a few staff guys. It was intense. No small talk. No gimmicks. Just football. He walked me through a coverage read, then had me re-run the same drill 12 times with slight changes each rep. I left that workout feeling like I’d just taken a masterclass in defensive philosophy.”
Williams’ tape already speaks volumes — 6 interceptions in his senior year, two of them pick-sixes, and a 4.33 40-yard dash time. But what caught Belichick’s attention wasn’t just athleticism.
“I think what Coach saw was how I process,” Williams said. “He tested me on film from my worst game, not my best. Asked me why I bit on a route, why I lost leverage. He wanted to know if I took ownership of those moments.”
Insiders say Belichick was impressed, even remarking off-hand to his staff that Williams reminded him of a young Stephon Gilmore — focused, physical, and fiercely analytical.
For Williams, the potential to play under Belichick isn’t just a professional opportunity — it’s a calling. “I know he demands everything from his players. No excuses, no shortcuts. But that’s what I want. I don’t want easy. I want greatness. And Coach Belichick? He is greatness.”
As draft night approaches, Williams remains grounded but eager. “I’m staying ready.
