Dorian Williams (American football)

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Dorian Williams
No. 42 – Buffalo Bills
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (2001-06-28) June 28, 2001 (age 22)
Indian Land, South Carolina, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:230 lb (104 kg)
Career information
High school:Indian Land
College:Tulane (2019–2022)
NFL draft:2023 / Round: 3 / Pick: 91
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Total tackles:40
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Dorian Williams (born June 28, 2001) is an American football linebacker for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Tulane.

Early years[edit]

Williams attended Indian Land High School in Indian Land, South Carolina. He committed to Tulane University to play college football.[1]

College career[edit]

Williams played at Tulane from 2019 to 2022.[2][3][4] As a senior, he had 132 tackles, five sacks and two interceptions.[5] For his career, he had 316 tackles, 9.5 sacks and two interceptions. He was named the defensive MVP of the 2023 Cotton Bowl Classic (January) after recording 17 tackles.[6][7]

Professional career[edit]

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split Vertical jump Broad jump
6 ft 1 in
(1.85 m)
228 lb
(103 kg)
33+34 in
(0.86 m)
10+14 in
(0.26 m)
4.49 s 1.54 s 2.59 s 35.0 in
(0.89 m)
10 ft 0 in
(3.05 m)
Sources:[8][9]

Williams was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the third round, 91st overall, of the 2023 NFL draft.[10]

References[edit]

  1. ^ McCormick, Bret (December 19, 2018). "National Signing Day: four local football standouts sign with Power 5 colleges". Herald Online. Retrieved July 2, 2023.
  2. ^ Froyd, Crissy (February 25, 2023). "Tulane's Dorian Williams polished, prepared for jump to NFL". Crescent City Sports. Retrieved July 2, 2023.
  3. ^ Smith, Guerry (November 4, 2022). "Dynamic duo: Dorian Williams, Nick Anderson making case as best linebacker duo ever at Tulane". NOLA.com. Retrieved July 2, 2023.
  4. ^ Smith, Guerry (September 10, 2022). "Game notebook: Tulane LB Dorian Williams has early interception in rout of Alcorn State". NOLA.com. Retrieved July 2, 2023.
  5. ^ Mills, Richie (February 1, 2023). "Tyjae Spears, Dorian Williams representing Tulane well at the Senior Bowl". WGNO. Retrieved July 2, 2023.
  6. ^ Williams, Dominique (January 4, 2023). "Tulane's Linebacker Dorian Williams named Most Valuable Defensive Player in the 87th Cotton Bowl Classic". KTVE - myarklamiss.com. Retrieved July 2, 2023.
  7. ^ Skiver, Kevin (January 2, 2023). "How Tulane stunned USC, completed 2023 Cotton Bowl comeback with a wild finish that included a safety, overturned TD". Sporting News. Retrieved July 2, 2023.
  8. ^ "Dorian Williams Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved April 26, 2023.
  9. ^ "2023 NFL Draft Scout Dorian Williams College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved April 26, 2023.
  10. ^ Heldinger, Grace (April 28, 2023). "Top five things to know about new Buffalo Bills LB Dorian Williams". BuffaloBills.com. Retrieved July 2, 2023.

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