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Williams Named Football All-American East Central Community College landed its 10th-ever National Junior College Athletic Association First Team All-American selection in Desmond Williams after a standout year on the gridiron in 2021. Williams, a third-year sophomore from Forsyth, Ga., shined at defensive back in his final season for the Warriors. He led the NJCAA through the regular season in interceptions with seven. His most notable performance came against Pearl River when he posted an ECCC record four interceptions on the way to a 17-14 win. He earned Mississippi Association of Community Colleges Conference and NJCAA Defensive Player of the Week honors.

He also finished the season second in the nation in pass breakups with 14 and he led the nation with four blocks on special teams. Additionally, he racked up 304 kickoff return yards and returned a punt for an 81-yard touchdown.

Williams signed with the University of Tennessee to continue his academic and athletics careers.

“Best for Vets” College ECCC was named a 2021 “Best for Vets” college by Military Times . East Central was one of only three community colleges in Mississippi to be included in the annual rankings, and one of only six two-year or four-year institutions in the state to be honored for support to veterans. Surveys sent to colleges and universities across the United States and public data obtained from the Department of Education and Department of Veterans Affairs are used to determine the rankings.

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