After the Pac-12 chapter at Arizona State, Damon Williamson made a move that spoke to his maturity and self-awareness as a player: he took his graduate career to Clark Atlanta University, one of the nation's premier HBCUs and a member of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC).
Why Clark Atlanta?
The decision was strategic. With the Pac-12 experience on his resume and a degree in hand from ASU, Williamson wasn't just looking for playing time — he was preparing his game for the professional level. Clark Atlanta offered him the opportunity to be a featured defensive back, take on a leadership role, and sharpen the skills he'd need to compete in professional football.
2024 Season
Listed as a defensive back / safety on the Panthers' roster, Williamson brought Pac-12 experience and Division II production to an HBCU program hungry for veteran leadership. While the program's public statistical database doesn't break out individual game-by-game data at the granular level, his presence as a seasoned, multi-program veteran was felt throughout the season.
| Category | Detail |
|---|---|
| School | Clark Atlanta University (HBCU — Atlanta, GA) |
| Conference | Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) |
| Position | Defensive Back / Safety |
| Season | 2024 |
| Role | Veteran defensive back — graduate season |
The Graduate's Mindset
This chapter was about more than stats. Williamson entered Clark Atlanta as a grinder — a player who had walked on at a Pac-12 school, battled through a pandemic, competed in multiple programs, and refused to stop. That energy was exactly what professional scouts, coaches, and teammates want to see: not just ability, but character under pressure over time.
The Clark Atlanta season was the final chapter of the collegiate story. What came next was professional football — and a brand-new number.
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