Rex Williams didn't look like a soccer player, at least at first glance. His tall, angular body evoked images of playing (which he did a little of) on the hardwood instead of on grass. But, Williams was first and foremost a soccer player and became one of the best to ever play the sport at the college.

Blessed with uncommon quickness for a big man, a cannon for a right leg, and a jaw-dropping throw-in, Williams made quite a first impression in an injury-plagued freshman campaign (1979). Thrust into a leading role because of injuries to teammates, Williams tied for the team lead with nine points and had a club-high three assists despite missing seven games with a foot ailment.

That served as a springboard for a breakout sophomore season filled with prolific scoring and capped by post-season honors. Forming a lethal one-two punch with teammate and Hall of Famer Don Menez, Williams booted in 23 goals and assisted on seven others en route to 53 points, still the fifth-highest, single-season mark in program history. Williams was recognized for his outstanding play by being named first-team NAIA District III All-Northern Conference and second-team NAIA All-District III.    

The honors kept on coming for Williams in 1981 when the junior led the Mustangs to a school-record 11 victories. Along with being named team MVP for the second consecutive year, Williams was selected to the NAIA All-District III first team and was an NCCAA All-American second-team choice.

In 1982, he finished off a marvelous career by being named to the NAIA All-District III second team.

Almost three decades later, Williams is still the No. 2 scorer (163 points) in school history, and is No. 4 in both goals (57) and assists (49).

After earning his degree in Business Administration, Williams began his career in the electronics business field and has been there ever since. Currently, he is the President and CEO of Digital Display Consultants, LLC, where he concentrates his efforts on business opportunities primarily in the Las Vegas and New York markets.

He and his wife, Susan, have three daughters: Staci, Danielle, and Isabella. They attend Bethel Church in Lodi, California, where they are involved in various ministries.