COLGATE: Is projected as a starting cornerback entering fall camp.

AS A FRESHMAN ... played in eight games, mainly on special teams ... was credited with one tackle.

High School: A 2004 graduate of Orchard Park High School in Orchard Park, N.Y. … lettered three years with the Quakers … played running back and safety in his senior season … served as captain … named first team all-Western New York and second team all-New York State … picked for the Western New York All-Star Game … team’s MVP, outstanding back and Gatorade Player of the Year … set a school record for carries and yards in a season and career … carried 420 times for 3,200 yards and 35 touchdowns in his career … his team was three times Section IV champions … coached by Gene Tundo … also lettered in basketball and baseball.

Personal: Major is undeclared … parents are Chris and Darlene Williams of Blasdell, N.Y. … born May 10, 1986 in Buffalo, N.Y. … has one brother, Chris, who is a senior on the Colgate football team … father Chris (Buffalo Bills) and uncle Terry Williams had brief stints in NFL … full name is Cody Andrew Williams.