Darrell Williams Jr.

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Darrell Williams Jr.
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Williams in 2017
Personal information
Born: (1993-03-24) March 24, 1993 (age 31)
Dublin, Georgia
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:315 lb (143 kg)
Career information
High school:West Laurens (Dexter, Georgia)
College:Western Kentucky
Position:Offensive tackle
Undrafted:2017
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Games played:7
Games started:0
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Darrell D. Williams Jr. (born March 24, 1993) is an American football offensive tackle who is a free agent. He played college football at Western Kentucky.

Early years[edit]

Williams attended West Laurens High School in Dexter, Georgia, where he lettered in football and basketball.

College career[edit]

Williams played in 46 games for the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers.

Professional career[edit]

San Francisco 49ers[edit]

After going undrafted in the 2017 NFL Draft, Williams signed with the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent on May 4, 2017.[1] He was waived by the 49ers on September 2, 2017 and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[2][3] On November 4, Williams was promoted to the active roster.[4]

On August 31, 2018, Williams was waived by the 49ers.[5]

Los Angeles Rams[edit]

On September 18, 2018, Johnson was signed to the Los Angeles Rams' practice squad.[6] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Rams on February 7, 2019.[7] On May 1, 2019, the Rams waived Williams.[8]

Baltimore Ravens[edit]

On May 6, 2019, Williams signed with the Baltimore Ravens.[9] He was waived during final roster cuts on August 30, 2019.[10]

Ottawa Redblacks[edit]

Williams signed with the Ottawa Redblacks on February 10, 2020.[11] He was released on June 21, 2021.[12]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "49ers Sign 6 Draft Picks, 18 Undrafted Free Agents". 49ers.com. May 4, 2017. Archived from the original on December 19, 2017. Retrieved November 4, 2017.
  2. ^ "49ers Cut Roster Down to 53 Players". 49ers.com. September 2, 2017. Archived from the original on March 2, 2018. Retrieved November 4, 2017.
  3. ^ "49es Claim DL Xavier Cooper off Waivers, Sign 8 Players to Practice Squad". 49ers.com. September 3, 2017. Archived from the original on January 30, 2018. Retrieved November 4, 2017.
  4. ^ "49ers Announce Roster Moves". 49ers.com. November 4, 2017. Archived from the original on March 2, 2018.
  5. ^ "49ers Trade for OL Shon Coleman, Cut 12 Players". 49ers.com. August 31, 2018.
  6. ^ "Rams Waive S Isaiah Johnson, Add T Darrell Williams Jr. to Practice Squad". TheRams.com. September 18, 2018.
  7. ^ Simmons, Myles (February 7, 2019). "Rams sign two players to free agent contracts". TheRams.com.
  8. ^ Ulrich, Logan (May 1, 2019). "Rams Waive OT Darrell Williams".
  9. ^ Brown, Clifton (May 7, 2019). "Ravens Sign Three Players to Contracts Following Rookie Minicamp". BaltimoreRavens.com.
  10. ^ Brown, Clifton (August 30, 2019). "Michael Floyd, Shane Ray Among Ravens' Friday Roster Cuts". BaltimoreRavens.com. Retrieved August 30, 2019.
  11. ^ "2020 CFL Transactions". CFL.ca. Retrieved June 22, 2021.
  12. ^ "2021 CFL Transactions". CFL.ca. Retrieved June 22, 2021.

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