Evan Williams (safety) explained

Evan Williams
Currentteam:Green Bay Packers
Number:33
Position:Safety
Birth Date:28 July 2001
Birth Place:Los Gatos, California, U.S.
Height Ft:5
Height In:11
Weight Lb:200
Highlights:
College:Fresno State (2019–2022)
Oregon (2023)
Draftyear:2024
Draftround:4
Draftpick:111
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Pfr:W/WillEv00

Evan Williams (born July 28, 2001) is an American football safety for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). He previously played college football for the Fresno State Bulldogs and the Oregon Ducks.

Early life and high school

Williams attended high school at St. Francis. Williams committed to play college football for the Fresno State Bulldogs.[1]

College career

Fresno State

In Williams first collegiate season in 2019, he totaled 40 tackles, two pass deflections, an interception, a fumble recovery, and a forced fumble.[2] Williams finished the 2020 season with 27 tackles and a forced fumble, where for his performance he was named an honorable mention member of the all Mountain West football team.[3] In the 2021 season, Williams notched 92 tackles with four and a half being for a loss, and three interceptions. For his performance in the 2021 season, Williams was named first team all Mountain West.[4] Williams finished the 2022 season with 69 tackles with six going for a loss, a sack, and four pass deflections. For his performance in the 2022 season, Williams was named second-team all-Mountain West.[5] After the conclusion of the 2022 season, Williams decided to enter the NCAA transfer portal.[6] [7]

Oregon

Williams transferred to play for the Oregon Ducks.[8] [9] For Williams performance on the 2023 season, he was honored by being named second team all Pac-12.[10] [11]

Professional career

Williams was selected 111th overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 2024 NFL draft.[12] On May 14, he signed his contract with the Packers.[13]

Personal life

Williams is the brother of former Oregon and NFL safety Bennett Williams.[14] [15]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: EVAN WILLIAMS S OREGON . nfldraftbuzz.com . December 16, 2023.
  2. Web site: Evan Williams 2019 Game Logs . Sports Reference . December 17, 2023.
  3. Web site: Peterson . Derek . Oregon scores commitment from Fresno State transfer safety Evan Williams . Saturday Out West . January 10, 2023 . December 17, 2023.
  4. Torres . Max . Former Fresno State Safety Evan Williams Commits to Oregon . Sports Illustrated . January 10, 2023 . December 17, 2023.
  5. Web site: Warren . Peter . Oregon lands commitment from former Fresno State safety Evan Williams . On3.com . January 10, 2023 . December 16, 2023.
  6. Web site: Hicks . Stephen . Evan Williams, 4-year starter at Fresno State, enters transfer portal . ABC30 . January 5, 2023 . December 16, 2023.
  7. Web site: Marden . Andrew . Fresno State captain Evan Williams enters the transfer portal . Your Central Valley . January 5, 2023 . December 16, 2023.
  8. Web site: Crepea . James . Oregon Ducks relying on transfer safeties Evan Williams, Tysheem Johnson to lead overhauled secondary . Oregon Live.com . August 27, 2023 . December 16, 2023.
  9. Web site: Crepea . James . Former Fresno State teammates expect safety Evan Williams to fit in well with Oregon Ducks . Oregon Live.com . March 4, 2023 . December 16, 2023.
  10. Web site: Smalley . Don . Bo Nix named Pac-12 Offensive POY; Nine Ducks named to All-Conference teams . Ducks Wire . December 5, 2023 . December 17, 2023.
  11. Web site: Crepea . James . 9 Oregon football players named to all-Pac-12 teams . Oregon Live.com . December 5, 2023 . December 17, 2023.
  12. Web site: Spofford . Mike . April 27, 2024 . 2024 NFL Draft: Packers select Oregon S Evan Williams in 4th round, No. 111 overall . April 27, 2024 . Packers.com.
  13. Web site: May 14, 2024 . Packers sign six draft picks . May 14, 2024 . Packers.com.
  14. Web site: Naugle . Jackson . Evan Williams hoping to follow in brother Bennett's footsteps for Oregon football as talented newcomer . Portland Tribune . August 2023 . December 16, 2023.
  15. Web site: Hansen . Chris . August 11, 2023 . Oregon Ducks' safety Evan Williams creating his own identity . December 16, 2023 . The Register-Guard.

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