Former Giants safety Shaun Williams named head coach at William Paterson
Following 13 years on the William Paterson coaching staff, former Giants safety Shaun Williams has been promoted to the role of head coach of the Pioneers.
"I am truly grateful for the opportunity to lead William Paterson University football," Williams said in a press release. "I look forward to growing this program and making it the premiere destination for student-athletes to grow personally, academically and athletically. I have been a coach at WP for 13 years and understand the challenges and opportunities that we face. Throughout my time at William Paterson I have become a Pioneer and bleed Black and Orange, and I will build this program on pride and accountability.
"I want to thank Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreation Kristen Foley, Vice President for Student Development Dr. Miki Cammarata and Associate Vice President for Student Development Francisco Diaz for believing in me and giving me this opportunity. I would also like to thank the alumni who also supported me throughout this process."
Williams was a first-round pick (No. 24 overall) by the Giants in the 1998 NFL Draft. He went on to spend eight seasons with the Giants, finishing his Big Blue career with 13 interceptions and 46 pass breakups, the latter of which ranks seventh in franchise history.
The former safety joined the William Paterson coaching staff in 2009 as a part-time assistant coach. He was then promoted to defensive coordinator in 2013, a position he held for the last nine seasons, in addition to working with the team's safeties.
Williams had been filling in as interim head coach throughout the spring after former head coach Dustin Johnson left to join the Villanova coaching staff.
"Coach Williams is the perfect fit to lead our football program at this time," Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreation Kristen Foley stated. "For the past 13 years, his dedication and commitment to WP have proved invaluable as a recruiter and assistant coach who possesses a special ability to relate to and communicate with people. Coach Williams' clear strategy for competitive excellence in the classroom and on the playing field will move us forward to the next chapter of Pioneer Football and we are excited for the future."
View photos of the New York Giants' 2022 roster as it currently stands.
OL Jack Anderson
DL Ryder Anderson
RB Saquon Barkley
TE Daniel Bellinger
S Dane Belton
G Ben Bredeson
RB Matt Breida
RB Gary Brightwell
LB Cam Brown
TE Lawrence Cager
S Landon Collins
LB Carter Coughlin
LB Jarrad Davis
G Wyatt Davis
DL Justin Ellis
OL Jon Feliciano
CB Cor'Dale Flott
OLB Tomon Fox
K Graham Gano
OL Nick Gates
P Jamie Gillan
G Mark Glowinski
WR Kenny Golladay
WR Isaiah Hodgins
CB Darnay Holmes
CB Adoree' Jackson
WR Richie James
S Tony Jefferson
WR Marcus Johnson
QB Daniel Jones
LS Casey Kreiter
DL Dexter Lawrence
S Julian Love
CB Nick McCloud
LB Micah McFadden
S Xavier McKinney
DL Henry Mondeaux
CB Fabian Moreau
T Evan Neal
OLB Azeez Ojulari
T Matt Peart
OL Tyre Phillips
S Jason Pinnock
WR Darius Slayton
ILB Jaylon Smith
QB Tyrod Taylor
OLB Kayvon Thibodeaux
T Andrew Thomas
TE Nick Vannett
OLB Jihad Ward
DL Leonard Williams
CB Rodarius Williams
LB Oshane Ximines
Daniel Bellinger to partake in Tight End University
Giants rookie tight end Daniel Bellinger has received strong reviews for his performance throughout the offseason program.
The fourth-round pick will soon get the opportunity to learn from some of the best at his position, as he has been invited to and will attend Tight End University later this month.
Tight End University is a three-day event at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, where 75 tight ends will gather to train and learn from each other.
"I just want to learn from them," Bellinger told Newsday about the event. "I have a long way to go but the biggest thing for me is to learn from them. You grow up watching them and then in college you watch them on tape but now getting an opportunity to either just text them or talk to them . . . I can really get an inside perspective."
The event was originated last year, as San Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle led the charge while receiving help from retired TE Greg Olsen and Kansas City Chiefs TE Travis Kelce.
50 tight ends ended up attending last year's camp, which has grown significantly in 2022. Even some former tight ends are expected to attend this year, including Hall of Famer Tony Gonzalez, Dallas Clark and possibly Antonio Gates.
"Basically the whole concept is just bring as many as we can get under one roof and just talk ball, be on the field, watch each other run routes, just ask questions, learn from each other, and then just hang out and get to know each other," Kittle said on the AP Pro Football Podcast.
Tight End University will take place on June 22-24.
View photos from fourth round pick and former San Diego State tight end Daniel Bellinger.
San Diego State tight end Daniel Bellinger (88) pulls in a pass next to Hawaii linebacker Jeremiah Pritchard (2), but out of bound during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia)
San Diego State Aztecs tight end Daniel Bellinger (88) runs a route during the NCAA college football game against the Nevada Wolf Pack, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021 in Carson, Calif. (Ric Tapia via AP)
American Team tight end Daniel Bellinger of San Diego State runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
San Diego State Aztecs tight end Daniel Bellinger (88) in an offensive stance during the NCAA college football game against the Nevada Wolf Pack, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021 in Carson, Calif. (Ric Tapia via AP)
American Team tight end Daniel Bellinger of San Diego State runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
San Diego State Aztecs tight end Daniel Bellinger (88) runs a route during the NCAA college football game against the Nevada Wolf Pack, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021 in Carson, Calif. (Ric Tapia via AP)
San Diego State tight end Daniel Bellinger (88) catches a pass against San Jose State linebacker Alii Matau (8) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Oct. 15, 2021, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
San Diego State tight end Daniel Bellinger (88) during an NCAA football game against Colorado State on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020 in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
American Team tight end Daniel Bellinger of San Diego State runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
San Diego State tight end Daniel Bellinger, left, celebrates his touchdown with wide receiver Tyrell Shavers during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Nevada on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
San Diego State Aztecs tight end Daniel Bellinger (88) in an offensive stance during the NCAA college football game against the Nevada Wolf Pack, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021 in Carson, Calif. (Ric Tapia via AP)
San Diego State tight end Daniel Bellinger (88) sprints with the ball during an NCAA football game against Colorado State on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020 in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
San Diego State tight end Daniel Bellinger (88) waits for the ball to snap in the second half, of an NCAA college football game against BYU Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/George Frey)
San Diego State tight end Daniel Bellinger catches a touchdown pass in front of Nevada defensive back Berdale Robins during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
San Diego State tight end Daniel Bellinger (88) catches a first down pass in the first half of an NCAA college football game with Nevada, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, Reno, Nev. (AP Photo/Lance Iversen)
San Diego State tight end Daniel Bellinger runs on the field during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Fresno State Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
San Diego State tight end Daniel Bellinger, right, is tackled by Colorado safety Derrion Rakestraw, bottom left, and cornerback Mekhi Blackmon in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
San Diego State tight end Daniel Bellinger runs on the field during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Fresno State Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
San Diego State tight end Daniel Bellinger in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, at Air Force Academy, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
San Diego State tight end Daniel Bellinger runs on the field during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Fresno State Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
San Diego State Aztecs running back Chase Jasmin (22) is congratulated by tight end Daniel Bellinger (88) and offensive lineman Zachary Thomas (76) after scoring a touchdown during the second half of the NCAA college football game against the Fresno State Bulldogs Friday, Nov. 15, 2019, in San Diego. The Aztecs won 17-7. (AP Photo/Orlando Ramirez)
San Diego State tight end Daniel Bellinger (88) walks on the field during an NCAA college football game against Utah Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
San Diego State tight end Daniel Bellinger (03) participates during drills at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, March 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano)
San Diego State tight end Daniel Bellinger runs the 40-yard dash during the NFL football scouting combine, Thursday, March 3, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
San Diego State tight end Daniel Bellinger (03) makes a catch during the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine on Thursday, March 3, 2022 in Indianapolis. (Kevin Sabitus via AP)
San Diego State tight end Daniel Bellinger (03) broad jumps during the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine on Thursday, March 3, 2022 in Indianapolis. (Kevin Sabitus via AP)
San Diego State tight end Daniel Bellinger (03) broad jumps during the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine on Thursday, March 3, 2022 in Indianapolis. (Kevin Sabitus via AP)
San Diego State tight end Daniel Bellinger (03) participates in a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, Thursday, March 3, 2022 in Indianapolis. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
San Diego State tight end Daniel Bellinger (03) participates in a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, Thursday, March 3, 2022 in Indianapolis. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
San Diego State tight end Daniel Bellinger (03) participates in a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, Thursday, March 3, 2022 in Indianapolis. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
San Diego State tight end Daniel Bellinger (03) participates in a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, Thursday, March 3, 2022 in Indianapolis. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
San Diego State tight end Daniel Bellinger (03) participates in the vertical jump at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, March 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano)
San Diego State tight end Daniel Bellinger (03) runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine, Thursday, March 3, 2022 in Indianapolis. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
San Diego State tight end Daniel Bellinger (03) participates in a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, Thursday, March 3, 2022 in Indianapolis. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
San Diego State tight end Daniel Bellinger runs a drill during the NFL football scouting combine, Thursday, March 3, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
San Diego State tight end Daniel Bellinger (03) participates in a drill at the 2022 NFL Combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, March 3, 2022. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
San Diego State tight end Daniel Bellinger runs a drill during the NFL football scouting combine, Thursday, March 3, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
San Diego State tight end Daniel Bellinger (03) participates in a drill at the 2022 NFL Combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, March 3, 2022. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
San Diego State tight end Daniel Bellinger runs a drill during the NFL football scouting combine, Thursday, March 3, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
San Diego State tight end Daniel Bellinger (03) participates in a drill at the 2022 NFL Combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, March 3, 2022. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
San Diego State tight end Daniel Bellinger runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine, Thursday, March 3, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
San Diego State tight end Daniel Bellinger catches a pass during a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, Thursday, March 3, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
San Diego State tight end Daniel Bellinger (03) during the bench press event at the 2022 NFL Combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, March 3, 2022. (AJ Mast/AP Images for NFL)
San Diego State tight end Daniel Bellinger catches a pass during a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, Thursday, March 3, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
San Diego State tight end Daniel Bellinger (03) participates during drills at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, March 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano)
San Diego State tight end Daniel Bellinger speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine, Wednesday, March 2, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
