Jeff Williamson begins his 31th season as an assistant coach for the Mountaineers in 2022.
As running backs coach, Williamson coached Austin Ekeler to the all-time career rushing record at Western in 2015 as a junior. As a senior in 2016, Ekeler was named the first Harlon Hill Trophy finalist in program history as the best college football player at the Division II level. Ekeler also led Division II in rushing yards per game at 149.5 in 2016. He signed a free-agent contract with the NFL’s Los Angeles Chargers after his senior season and in 2020 after a breakout season that saw him total a combined 1,550 yards and 11 touchdown rushing and receiving, Ekeler signed a four-year, $24.5-million deal.
In 2014, Williamson helped coach Western’s running backs to the top rushing average per game in the conference. Running back Austin Ekeler set numerous records including Western’s single season rushing record with 1,676 yards.
In 2013, helped Austin Ekeler get named to the Don Hansen All-Super Region IV Offensive first team. Ekeler was also named RMAC Freshman of the Year while rushing for 1,049 yards.
In 2012, helped Germaine Daniels run for 1,035 yards and earn RMAC third team All-Conference.
Williamson played at Western from 1980-84 as a running back under Hall of Fame Coach Bill Nixon.
Born and raised in New Jersey, Williamson became a Gunnison resident in 1986 and now also works for the Sherriff’s Department.
