Thomas Ray Williams (born December 25, 1984) is a former American football linebacker.
He was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the fifth round of the 2008 NFL Draft.
He played college football at Southern California.
Williams has been a member of the Seattle Seahawks, New England Patriots, Buffalo Bills, and Carolina Panthers.
In 2011, he suffered a neck injury that ended his season.
The next year, the same injury forced him to retire from his football career.
Williams is now a motivational speaker.
He has traveled worldwide speaking to different corporations, athletes and students on how to "fully maximize their potential." In 2014 Thomas R.
Williams became a published author after writing his autobiography, "Permission to DREAM." Williams is also a collegiate guest lecturer.
Thomas works close with the Wounded Warrior Project.
He focuses on helping soldiers transitioning back from combat.