Jameson Williams Explained

Jameson Williams
Current Team:Detroit Lions
Number:9
Position:Wide receiver
Birth Date:March 26, 2001
Birth Place:St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:1
Weight Lb:180
High School:Cardinal Ritter
(St. Louis, Missouri)
Draftyear:2022
Draftround:1
Draftpick:12
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Highlights:
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Receptions
Statvalue1:25
Statlabel2:Receiving yards
Statvalue2:395
Statlabel3:Receiving touchdowns
Statvalue3:3
Statlabel4:Rushing yards
Statvalue4:69
Statlabel5:Rushing touchdowns
Statvalue5:1
Pfr:WillJa11

Jameson Demetri Williams[1] (born March 26, 2001), nicknamed "Jamo",[2] is an American football wide receiver for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Ohio State before transferring to Alabama in 2021, where he was named an All-American. Williams was selected by the Lions in the first round of the 2022 NFL draft.

Early years

Williams was born on March 26, 2001, and grew up in St. Louis, Missouri. He attended Cardinal Ritter College Prep High School and played for their football team. As a junior, Williams caught 36 passes for 1,062 yards and 15 touchdowns and returned three kickoffs for touchdowns.[3] [4] He was named an Under Armour All-American after finishing his senior season with 68 receptions for 1,626 yards and 22 touchdowns.[5] [6] Williams also ran track at Cardinal Ritter and won back-to-back Class 3 state titles in the 300 meter hurdles and set the state record.[7] He was rated a four-star football prospect and committed to play at Ohio State.[8]

College career

Ohio State

Williams began his collegiate career at Ohio State. He caught six passes for 112 yards and a touchdown in his freshman season.[9] As a sophomore, Williams started six games and had nine receptions for 154 yards and two touchdowns. In the 2021 Sugar Bowl, Williams scored a touchdown on a 45-yard reception against Clemson in the College Football Playoffs Semifinal.[10] After the season, Williams announced that he would transfer to Alabama.[11] [12] Jameson would finish up his Ohio State career winning 2 Big Ten Championships and a college football Playoff Sugar Bowl win. Jameson Williams went on to play in the 2021 National Championship game against Alabama where the Buckeyes went on to lose 52–24.[13]

Alabama

Williams was named a starter for the Crimson Tide going into his first season with the team.[14] He made an instant impact with four receptions for 126 receiving yards and one touchdown in a 44–13 victory over Miami in the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game.[15] He was named the Southeastern Conference (SEC) Special Teams Player of the Week for Week 4 after returning three kickoffs for 177 yards and two touchdowns and also caught an 81-yard touchdown pass in a 63–14 win over Southern Miss.[16] He had ten receptions for 146 receiving yards and two touchdowns in the 41–38 loss to Texas A&M on October 9.[17] On November 6, he had ten receptions for 160 receiving yards and one touchdown in a 20–14 victory over LSU.[18] One week later, he had six receptions for 158 yards and three touchdowns in a 59–3 victory over New Mexico State.[19] In the following game, against Arkansas, he had eight receptions for 190 receiving yards and three touchdowns in the 42–35 victory.[20] In the SEC Championship, a 41–24 victory over Georgia, he had seven receptions for 184 receiving yards and two touchdowns.[21] Williams was named first-team All-SEC and All-American as well as second-team All-SEC as a return specialist[22] and the conference's co-Special Teams Player of the Year.[23] [24] Williams suffered a torn ACL in the 2022 College Football Playoff National Championship rematch with Georgia.[25] He finished the 2021 season with 79 receptions for 1,572 yards and 15 touchdowns.[26] He led the SEC in receiving yards, yards per reception, and receiving touchdowns.[27] He declared for the 2022 NFL draft following the championship game and began to rehab from the injury.[28] Jameson would finish up his Alabama career with a 2021 Sec Championship, and a 2021 Cotton Bowl win.

College statistics

SeasonTeamGPReceivingRushing
Rec Yds Avg Lng TD Att Yds Avg Lng TD
Ohio State4 6 112 18.7 61 1 0 0 0.0 0 0
Ohio State6 9 154 17.1 45 2 0 0 0.0 0 0
Alabama15 79 1,572 19.9 94 15 3 23 7.7 18 0
Career 25 94 1,838 19.6 61 18 3 23 7.7 18 0

Professional career

2022 season

Williams was selected by the Detroit Lions in the first round (12th overall) of the 2022 NFL draft.[29] The pick was acquired with a second-round pick (used for Josh Paschal) via a trade with the Minnesota Vikings for Detroit's first, second, and third-round picks.

He was placed on the reserve/non-football injury list to start the season on August 23, 2022, due to the torn ACL suffered in college.[30] Williams returned to practice on November 21, 2022, and was activated on December 3, prior to Week 13.[31] [32] He made his debut against the Jacksonville Jaguars, logging zero catches on one target in the Lions 40–14 victory.[33] The next week, his first career reception was a 41-yard receiving touchdown, contributing to a 34–23 victory over the same Minnesota Vikings team who traded his pick away.[34] In Week 17, he had a 40-yard rush in a 41–10 victory over the Chicago Bears.[35]

2023 season

Williams was one of four Lions players suspended for violating the NFL's gambling policy after an investigation by the league. The announcement was made in an NFL press release on April 21, 2023. The other Lions players were Stanley Berryhill, Quintez Cephus, and C. J. Moore. Cephus and Moore were suspended indefinitely for betting on NFL games, as was Washington Commanders defensive end Shaka Toney. Williams and Berryhill were suspended for six games due to mobile betting on a college football game that occurred at a hotel room during a team road trip, in violation of league rules.[36] [37] [38] Williams' ban was lifted on October 3 after only four games, two weeks shorter than originally announced.[39]

In his season debut in Week 5 against the Carolina Panthers, Williams caught two passes for two yards while having a dropped pass as well.[40] In Week 6 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Williams caught two of his three targets for 53 yards, which included a 45-yard touchdown catch.[41] In the 2023 season, Williams appeared in 12 games and started ten. He finished with 24 receptions for 354 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns to go with a rushing touchdown.[42] In the NFC Championship, he had a receiving touchdown and a rushing touchdown in the 34–31 loss to the 49ers.[43]

NFL career statistics

Regular season

YearTeamGamesReceivingRushingFumbles
GP GS Tgt Rec Yds Avg Lng TD Att Yds Avg Lng TD Fum Lost
DET6 0 9 1 41 41.0 41 1 1 40 40.0 40 0 0 0
DET12 10 42 24 354 14.8 63 2 3 29 9.7 19 1 1 0
Career 18 10 51 25 395 15.8 63 3 4 69 17.3 40 1 1 0

Postseason

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jameson Williams Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College . June 3, 2024 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  2. Web site: Gregson . Rob . 2024-05-25 . Former star Alabama WR headed for breakout year according to his HC: ‘He’s a man on a mission’ . 2024-06-10 . atozsports.com . en.
  3. Web site: Trieu . Allen . August 11, 2017 . Trieu: Speed makes WR Jameson Williams top MSU target . September 2, 2021 . . September 2, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210902195053/https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/college/michigan-state-university/2017/08/11/trieu-speed-makes-wr-jameson-williams-top-msu-target/104492658/ . live .
  4. Web site: Wasserman . Ari . November 15, 2018 . Moving on from Zach Smith: Jameson Williams' commitment, Brian Hartline's future and Ohio State's image . September 2, 2021 . . September 2, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210902210628/https://theathletic.com/652694/2018/11/15/jameson-williams-ohio-state-commitment-zach-smith-brian-hartline/ . live .
  5. Web site: May 2, 2020 . WR: Jameson Williams, Cardinal Ritter . September 2, 2021 . . September 2, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210902211400/https://www.stltoday.com/sports/high-school/all-metro/football/wr-jameson-williams-cardinal-ritter/article_88d55164-7e90-11ea-abba-f3516bfb88a1.html . live .
  6. Web site: Smith . Cam . November 26, 2018 . Ohio State WR pledge Jameson Williams ready for Under Armour glory . February 4, 2023 . USA TODAY High School Sports . en-US . September 27, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220927231646/https://usatodayhss.com/2018/ohio-state-wr-jameson-williams-under-armour . live .
  7. Web site: Kvidahl . David . April 3, 2017 . Ritter's Williams breaks record; Lafayette Hindman adds to resume . September 2, 2021 . . September 2, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210902211737/https://www.stltoday.com/sports/high-school/boys-track/notebook-ritters-williams-breaks-record-lafayette-hindman-adds-to-resume/article_4bcf2f2c-18dd-11e7-83a4-7f6e1873af8d.html . live .
  8. Web site: Kvidahl . David . September 28, 2018 . Cardinal Ritter's Williams commits to Ohio State . September 2, 2021 . . September 2, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210902210855/https://www.stltoday.com/sports/high-school/recruiting/football/cardinal-ritters-williams-commits-to-ohio-state/article_cb167c38-c361-11e8-aa46-9b7459bc4e74.html . live .
  9. Web site: Prescott . Adam . October 3, 2020 . Sophomore Speedster Jameson Williams Ready to Explode? . September 7, 2021 . . September 7, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210907152501/https://www.si.com/college/ohiostate/football/jameson-williams-speed-sophomore-breakout-chances . live .
  10. Web site: Zenitz . Matt . May 6, 2021 . Why Alabama wanted Jameson Williams and vice versa . September 2, 2021 . . September 3, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210903040002/https://www.al.com/alabamafootball/2021/05/why-alabama-wanted-jameson-williams-and-vice-versa.html . live .
  11. Web site: Baird . Nathan . April 28, 2021 . Ohio State football's Jameson Williams in transfer portal as attrition continues in loaded receiver corps . September 2, 2021 . . September 2, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210902185531/https://www.cleveland.com/osu/2021/04/ohio-state-footballs-jameson-williams-in-transfer-portal-as-attrition-continues-in-loaded-receiver-corps.html . live .
  12. Web site: Scarborough . Alex . May 3, 2021 . Former Ohio State Buckeyes WR Jameson Williams transferring to Alabama football program . September 2, 2021 . . September 2, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210902185530/https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/31383494/former-ohio-state-buckeyes-wr-jameson-williams-transferring-alabama-crimson-tide . live .
  13. Web site: College Football Playoff National Championship - Ohio State vs Alabama Box Score, January 11, 2021 . 2024-07-01 . College Football at Sports-Reference.com . en.
  14. Web site: Casagrande . Michael . August 19, 2021 . Saban expects Ohio State transfer WR will be 'a featured guy' . September 2, 2021 . . September 2, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210902184956/https://www.al.com/alabamafootball/2021/08/saban-expects-ohio-state-transfer-wr-will-be-a-featured-guy.html . live .
  15. Web site: Alabama vs Miami (FL) Box Score, September 4, 2021 . March 12, 2023 . College Football at Sports-Reference.com . en . March 12, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230312044920/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2021-09-04-miami-fl.html . live .
  16. Web site: De Siver . Hunter . September 27, 2021 . Jameson Williams Breaks School Record in Win Against Southern Miss . January 3, 2022 . . January 4, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220104003756/https://wvua23.com/jameson-williams-breaks-school-record-in-win-against-southern-miss/ . live .
  17. Web site: Alabama at Texas A&M Box Score, October 9, 2021 . March 12, 2023 . College Football at Sports-Reference.com . en . December 1, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221201214016/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2021-10-09-texas-am.html . live .
  18. Web site: LSU at Alabama Box Score, November 6, 2021 . March 12, 2023 . College Football at Sports-Reference.com . en . November 25, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221125204838/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2021-11-06-alabama.html . live .
  19. Web site: New Mexico State at Alabama Box Score, November 13, 2021 . March 12, 2023 . College Football at Sports-Reference.com . en . November 25, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221125203934/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2021-11-13-alabama.html . live .
  20. Web site: Arkansas at Alabama Box Score, November 20, 2021 . March 12, 2023 . College Football at Sports-Reference.com . en . November 25, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221125203053/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2021-11-20-alabama.html . live .
  21. Web site: Georgia vs Alabama Box Score, December 4, 2021 . March 12, 2023 . College Football at Sports-Reference.com . en . February 10, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230210201339/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2021-12-04-alabama.html . live .
  22. Web site: 2021 All-SEC Football Team Announced . 2024-08-15 . Southeastern Conference . en.
  23. Web site: Matter . Dave . December 8, 2021 . Mizzou's Tyler Badie, Alabama's Jameson Williams earn unanimous AP All-SEC honors . January 3, 2022 . . January 4, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220104002849/https://www.stltoday.com/sports/college/mizzou/mizzous-tyler-badie-alabamas-jameson-williams-earn-unanimous-ap-all-sec-honors/article_f65724f2-8a1e-5959-8ef2-528b50abed8f.html . live .
  24. Web site: Kelly . Nick . December 14, 2021 . Bryce Young, Evan Neal become consensus All-Americans; 4 from Alabama on Sporting News first team . January 3, 2022 . . January 4, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220104002854/https://www.tuscaloosanews.com/story/sports/college/football/2021/12/14/alabama-football-bryce-young-evan-neal-will-anderson-jameson-williams-all-america-sporting-news/6508092001/ . live .
  25. Web site: Schlabach . Mark . January 11, 2022 . Sources: Star Alabama Crimson Tide WR Jameson Williams has torn ACL . April 24, 2022 . ESPN.com . April 21, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220421003058/https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/33044808/sources-star-alabama-crimson-tide-wr-jameson-williams-torn-acl . live .
  26. Web site: Jameson Williams 2021 Game Log . March 12, 2023 . College Football at Sports-Reference.com . en . March 12, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230312044645/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/jameson-williams-1/gamelog/2021 . live .
  27. Web site: 2021 Southeastern Conference Leaders . March 12, 2023 . College Football at Sports-Reference.com . en.
  28. Web site: Scarborough . Alex . January 13, 2022 . Alabama Crimson Tide WR Jameson Williams declares for NFL draft . January 16, 2022 . . January 15, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220115192324/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/33058397/alabama-crimson-tide-wr-jameson-williams-declares-nfl-draft . live .
  29. Web site: Twentyman . Tim . April 28, 2022 . Lions trade up, draft wide receiver Jameson Williams . April 29, 2022 . DetroitLions.com . April 29, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220429015414/https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-trade-up-draft-wide-receiver-jameson-williams . live .
  30. Web site: Twentyman . Tim . August 23, 2022 . Lions place 3 players on Reserve/PUP, 1 on Reserve/NFI . February 4, 2023 . DetroitLions.com . October 7, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221007214355/https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-place-3-players-on-reserve-pup-1-on-reserve-nfi-williams-paschal-okwara . live .
  31. Web site: Pouncy . Colton . Funston . Brandon . November 21, 2022 . Lions' Jameson Williams returning to practice Monday . February 4, 2023 . The Athletic . en . February 4, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230204184821/https://theathletic.com/3919144/2022/11/21/lions-jameson-williams-practice-return/ . live .
  32. Web site: Booher . Christian . December 3, 2022 . Lions Activate WR Jameson Williams . February 4, 2023 . Sports Illustrated . February 4, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230204184911/https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/lions-activate-jameson-williams . live .
  33. Web site: Jacksonville Jaguars at Detroit Lions - December 4th, 2022 . February 4, 2023 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en . December 5, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221205212253/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202212040det.htm . live .
  34. Web site: Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions - December 11th, 2022 . February 4, 2023 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en . December 12, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221212200829/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202212110det.htm . live .
  35. Web site: Chicago Bears at Detroit Lions - January 1st, 2023 . March 12, 2023 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en . March 12, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230312044531/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202301010det.htm . live .
  36. Web site: Layton . Jeremy . April 21, 2023 . Jameson Williams, four other NFL players suspended for gambling . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230421164712/https://nypost.com/2023/04/21/lions-jameson-williams-four-other-nfl-players-suspended-for-gambling/amp/ . April 21, 2023 . April 21, 2023 . New York Post . en.
  37. Web site: Woodyard . Eric . April 21, 2023 . Jameson Williams among 4 Lions plus Washington DE suspended for betting . April 24, 2023 . ESPN.com.
  38. Web site: Wells . Adam . April 21, 2023 . Lions' Jameson Williams Among NFL Players Suspended for Violating Gambling Policy . April 24, 2023 . Bleacher Report.
  39. Web site: Woodyard . Eric . October 3, 2023 . Lions' Jameson Williams 'excited' to be back from gambling ban . October 4, 2023 . ESPN.com.
  40. Web site: Birkett . Dave . October 8, 2023 . Detroit Lions' Jameson Williams quiet in season debut: One drop, two catches, 2 yards . October 30, 2023 . Detroit Free Press.
  41. Web site: Koslow . Ari . October 16, 2023 . Jameson Williams finds the end zone in Week 6 . October 30, 2023 . Fantasy Pros.
  42. Web site: Jameson Williams 2023 Game Log . June 3, 2024 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  43. Web site: NFC Championship - Detroit Lions at San Francisco 49ers - January 28th, 2024 . June 3, 2024 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.