Former NFL Player Trill Williams Signs With WWE: What You Need to Know

One Big Thing

Former Miami Dolphins defensive back Atrilleon “Trill” Williams has signed with WWE, making his first appearance on NXT this week after a successful summer tryout.

Why It Matters

WWE continues its strategy of recruiting former NFL players, capitalizing on their athletic backgrounds and potential crossover appeal. This signing adds to WWE’s growing roster of elite athletes transitioning to professional wrestling.

By The Numbers

• Age: 24 years old
• NFL experience: 18 total snaps (defense and special teams)
• College: Syracuse (2018-2020)
• Teams: New Orleans Saints (brief), Miami Dolphins (2021)

The Background

• Williams played college football at Syracuse before declaring early for the NFL draft
• Went undrafted but signed with the Saints before being released
• Joined the Dolphins, appearing in one regular season game
• Career was cut short by an ACL tear in 2022 preseason

First WWE Appearance

• Debuted on Tuesday’s NXT in a background role
• Appeared in a locker room segment with Ashante “Thee” Adonis and Dion Lennox
• Was featured alongside other new recruits including:
– Lance Anoa’i (recent WWE signee)
– Hayley “Haze” Montoya

Looking Ahead

Williams joins WWE’s developmental system at the Performance Center, where he’ll train alongside other prospects looking to make their mark in professional wrestling.

What do you think about WWE’s strategy of recruiting former NFL players? Will Trill Williams find success in professional wrestling? Share your thoughts in the comments below!