Jarren Williams (defensive back) explained

Jarren Williams
Position:Cornerback
Birth Date:18 July 1997
Birth Place:Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
Height Ft:5
Height In:11
Weight Lb:190
High School:Olentangy (Lewis Center, Ohio)
College:Albany
Undraftedyear:2020
Pastteams:
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:19
Statlabel2:Pass deflections
Statvalue2:1
Pfr:WillJa09

Jarren Williams (born July 18, 1997) is an American football cornerback who is a free agent.

Professional career

Arizona Cardinals

Williams was signed by the Arizona Cardinals as an undrafted free agent following the 2020 NFL draft on April 27, 2020.[1] He was waived on July 26, 2020, due to Covid restrictions.[2]

New York Giants

Williams signed with the New York Giants on August 2, 2020.[3] In his first NFL start, Williams had five tackles and one pass defended in New York's 21-6 loss to the Dallas Cowboys on December 19. He played 70 out of 71 possible defensive snaps and earned a strong 82.0 grade from Pro Football Focus. He followed that with a solid 74.4 grade in the 34–10 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Williams had five tackles and played 61 of 63 snaps on defense. He also played his customary special teams role in both games.[4]

On March 16, 2022, Williams signed an exclusive rights tender with the Giants.[5] He was waived/injured on August 1, 2022, and placed on injured reserve with a hamstring injury.[6] On August 5, 2022, Williams was waived off injured reserve on an injury settlement.[7]

Detroit Lions

On November 29, 2022, Williams was signed to the Detroit Lions practice squad.[8] Activated for two games this season, playing only on special teams. He signed a reserve/future contract on January 9, 2023. He was waived on August 4, 2023 from injured reserve with an injury settlement.[9]

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Notes and References

  1. News: Urban, Darren . Cardinals Agree To Terms With 21 Undrafted Rookie Free Agents . AZCardinals.com . April 27, 2020 . January 27, 2021.
  2. News: Urban, Darren . Cardinals Make Roster Cuts After Adjusted Training Camp Rules . AZCardinals.com . July 26, 2020 . January 27, 2021.
  3. News: Eisen, Michael . Giants reach NFL's new 80-man roster limit . Giants.com . August 2, 2020 . January 27, 2021.
  4. Web site: UAlbany Alum Jarren Williams makes most of Giant chance. TimesUnion.com. January 1, 2022.
  5. Web site: Giants re-sign cornerback Jarren Williams . Giants.com. March 16, 2022.
  6. Web site: Notebook: Giants sign veteran DB Jarrod Wilson, waive/injured Jarren Williams . Eisen, Michael. Giants.com. August 1, 2022.
  7. Web site: Giants waive DB Jarren Williams off of injured reserve. Benton, Dan. Giantswire.com. August 5, 2022.
  8. Lions. 1597698425348231168.
    1. Lions have released WR Josh Johnson from the Practice Squad and signed CB Jarren Williams to the Practice Squad.
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  9. Lions. 1687600760635236352.
    1. Lions have waived injured CB Jarren Williams.
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