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Jordan Williams (defensive lineman)

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Jordan Williams
No. 95     Toronto Argonauts
Williams with the Toronto Argonauts in 2024
Born: (1999-02-12) February 12, 1999 (age 25)
Virginia Beach, Virginia, U.S.
Career information
StatusActive
CFL statusAmerican
Position(s)Defensive lineman
Height6 ft 5 in (196 cm)
Weight285 lb (129 kg)
CollegeVirginia Tech
Clemson
High schoolCox High
Career history
As player
2022Miami Dolphins*
2023Memphis Showboats
2024–presentToronto Argonauts
*Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career stats

Jordan Williams (born February 12, 1999) is an American professional football defensive lineman for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL).

College career

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After using a redshirt season in 2017, Williams played college football for the Clemson Tigers from 2018 to 2020.[1][2] He played in 38 games, starting in three, where he had 55 tackles, four sacks, two pass breakups, and one forced fumble.[1] He then transferred to Virginia Tech in 2021 to play for the Hokies where he played in 12 games, starting in seven, and recorded 33 tackles, 2.5 sacks, and one forced fumble.[2][3][4]

Professional career

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Miami Dolphins

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On May 13, 2022, Williams signed with the Miami Dolphins.[5] However, he was released halfway through the preseason on August 16, 2022.[5]

Memphis Showboats

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Williams played for the Memphis Showboats in 2023 where he had 21 tackles and 5.5 sacks.[2]

Toronto Argonauts

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On January 24, 2024, it was announced that Williams had signed with the Toronto Argonauts.[6][7] He made the team's active roster following training camp in 2024 and made his CFL debut on June 9, 2024, against the BC Lions.[8]

Personal life

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Williams was born to parents Bernie and Ray Williams.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Jordan Williams". Clemson Tigers. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
  2. ^ a b c "Jordan Williams". Toronto Argonauts. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
  3. ^ a b "Jordan Williams". Virginia Tech Hokies. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
  4. ^ Shanesy, Todd (July 29, 2021). "How ex-Clemson defensive lineman Jordan Williams is fitting in at Virginia Tech". Greenville Online. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
  5. ^ a b "Dolphins make roster moves". Miami Dolphins. August 16, 2022.
  6. ^ "Argos Sign American DL Jordan Williams". Toronto Argonauts. January 24, 2024.
  7. ^ "Transactions – Football player trades and signings". Canadian Football League. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
  8. ^ "Games Notes" (PDF). Canadian Football League. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
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