Eddie Williams (American football) explained

Eddie Williams
Number:40, 43, 44
Position:Fullback/Running back
Birth Date:22 August 1987
Birth Place:San Mateo, California, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lbs:249
College:Idaho
High School:San Mateo (CA) Aragon
Draftyear:2009
Draftround:7
Draftpick:221
Pastteams:
Statlabel1:Rushing attempts
Statvalue1:2
Statlabel2:Rushing yards
Statvalue2:2
Statlabel3:Rushing touchdowns
Statlabel4:Receptions
Statvalue4:1
Statlabel5:Receiving yards
Statvalue5:17
Statlabel6:Receiving touchdowns
Pfr:W/WillEd00

Eddie Williams (born August 22, 1987) is a former American football fullback. He was selected by the Washington Redskins in the seventh round of the 2009 NFL draft. He played college football at University of Idaho.

He was also a member of the Chicago Bears, Cleveland Browns, and Seattle Seahawks.

College career

Williams was a first-team All-WAC selection in 2008, and a SI.com honorable mention All-American. Williams is Idaho's 1-A all-time Tight-ends single-season receptions leader with 54. He also attended the NFL Scouting Combine in February 2009.

Professional career

Washington Redskins

Williams was selected by the Washington Redskins in the seventh round of the 2009 NFL draft.[2] He was waived by the Redskins on September 5, 2009. He was then signed to the practice squad. Williams was activated to the Redskins' 53-man roster on November 2.

After the 2009 season, Williams was released by the team on March 4, 2010.

Chicago Bears

On March 10, 2010, Williams was signed by the Chicago Bears. He was waived on September 4, but signed to the Bears' practice squad the next day.

Williams was waived on September 2, 2011, before the start of the 2011 regular season.

Cleveland Browns (first stint)

Williams was signed to the practice squad of the Cleveland Browns on September 7, 2011.

Seattle Seahawks

Williams was signed off the Browns' practice squad by the Seattle Seahawks on September 13. He started 6 games.

Cleveland Browns (second stint)

Williams was re-signed to the Browns' on November 8, 2011. He was promoted to the active roster on December 16 and started the remaining 3 games of the 2011 season.

On August 14, 2012, Williams was waived-injured by the team.[3] After not being claimed off waivers following back surgery, he was put on the team's injured reserve list.[4]

Speaking career

Williams has been a Motivational speaker for businesses and organizations.[5]

Ministry

Following his NFL career, Williams served as Lead Pastor at the Bay City Church in San Francisco, a start-up church. The congregation sought to become a part of the Acts 29 Network, a church planting organization founded by Mark Driscoll. The church ceased operations in late 2020.[6] [7]

Williams currently serves as Lead Pastor of Doxa Church, previously located in Bellevue, Washington at the former main campus of the Driscoll-led Mars Hill Church. Following the resignation of Driscoll and the dissolution of Mars Hill, the church changed its name and eventually moved to Redmond, Washington.[8] [9]

Personal life

Williams grew up in the Bay area and is married with four children.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Eddie Williams . Pro Football Archives . 8 June 2024.
  2. Web site: 2009 NFL Draft Listing . February 25, 2019 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  3. Web site: Browns awarded Ronnie Cameron . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160304080949/http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/article-1/Browns-awarded-Ronnie-Cameron/423dd3e3-11cf-4977-ba25-45bbcf4c89de . March 4, 2016 . August 16, 2012.
  4. Web site: Why I Left the NFL to Plant a Church . February 27, 2024 . Faith Driven Athlete . en.
  5. Web site: Eddie Williams, Speaker . February 27, 2024 . SpeakerHub . en.
  6. Web site: About Bay City Church . February 27, 2024 . Facebook . Bay City Church is a start up church in San Francisco. We are in the process of becoming a part of the Acts 29 network. . en.
  7. Web site: Bay City Facebook Post December 1, 2020 . February 27, 2024 . Facebook . Now that we’ve said our goodbyes...This evening (Tuesday, December 1) at 7pm, @redemptionsf is hosting a short Zoom call to welcome anyone from Bay City. . en.
  8. Web site: Bay City Church . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20190412231305/https://www.baycity.church/ . April 12, 2019 . February 14, 2018.
  9. Web site: DOXA Church .