Richmond Williams enters his 17th year with the Packers in 2024 and sixth as director of pro personnel after being elevated to the position on June 11, 2019. He previously spent two seasons as a pro scout (2017-18) and five seasons as a college scout (2012-16). He also served as the team's National Football Scouting representative to the annual NFL Scouting Combine from 2008-11 and authored evaluations of all prospective seniors in the Southwest region. Williams spent the 2007 training camp as a scouting intern with the Packers.
In 2022 and 2023, Williams represented the Packers at the NFL's Coach and Front Office Accelerator, which brings together 60 diverse head-coach and general-manager prospects from all clubs.
In 2007, Williams volunteered as an assistant in the football office at his alma mater, the University of Iowa. His duties included helping coaches plan their recruiting trips and breaking down defensive game film.
Prior to working in the football office, Williams lettered two years as a cornerback for Iowa. He earned the Iowa "Team Leader" award all four years of his career, given by the coaching staff to the player who made high contributions on special teams. In 2006, Williams earned a B.A. in economics, as well as a certificate of entrepreneurship.
Williams was a two-sport athlete in football and track and field at North Augusta (S.C.) High School. He played cornerback and wide receiver and was a state-champion long jumper as a senior, also participating in the 4x100-meter relay.
Nicknamed "Richey," Williams is married to his wife, Fiory. The couple has a daughter, Delina, and a son, Adonai.
