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Shey Williams perseveres as a walk-on for Buffalo football

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 9:46 PM

Last updated Aug 12, 2026

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Shey Williams, a walk-on wide receiver for the University at Buffalo football team, continues to pursue his college football career despite limited playing time. Williams has participated in only one game over the last three years but remains committed to improving and making a significant impact on the team. His perseverance is motivated partly by personal tragedy, as he lost his younger brother, Javarius, in an electrical fire in 2025. Williams values the support from teammates and coaches, which has helped him cope with grief and remain focused on football. He recently received the One4Mon Courageous Student Athlete Award for his resilience.

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•Williams has played in one game during his three years at Buffalo.
•He lost his brother in a tragic incident in February 2025.
•Williams received the One4Mon Courageous Student Athlete Award on May 5.
•He values the support of teammates and coaches during tough times.
•Williams aims to improve and earn more playing opportunities.

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9:46 PMYahoo Sports — Former Lockport standout Shey Williams refusing to stop working as Buffalo walk-on

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AMHERST — A silver necklace hangs around Shey Williams’ neck. An oval pendant falls to the center of the former Lockport star’s chest. On the pendant is a picture of a 10-year-old boy. The boy is one of the reasons Williams is still on the University at Buffalo football team, one of the reasons Williams is still at the school. The boy on the necklace is Williams’ younger brother Javarius. On ...
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Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 9:46 PM
Former Lockport standout Shey Williams refusing to stop working as Buffalo walk-on
AMHERST — A silver necklace hangs around Shey Williams’ neck. An oval pendant falls to the center of the former Lockport star’s chest. On the pendant is a picture of a 10-year-old boy. The boy is one of the reasons Williams is still on the University at Buffalo football team, one of the reasons Williams is still at the school. The boy on the necklace is Williams’ younger brother Javarius. On ...

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