Jonah Williams (defensive lineman) explained

Jonah Williams
Current Team:Minnesota Vikings
Number:92
Position:Defensive end
Birth Date:17 August 1995
Birth Place:Puyallup, Washington, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:5
Weight Lb:275
High School:Rocky Mountain
(Meridian, Idaho)
College:Weber State (2016–2019)
Undraftedyear:2020
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Highlights:
  • Super Bowl champion (LVI)
  • Big Sky Defensive Player of the Year (2019)
  • 2× First-team All-Big Sky (2018, 2019)
  • Second-team All-Big Sky (2017)
Statleague:NFL
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:77
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statvalue2:2.5
Statlabel3:Forced fumbles
Statlabel4:Fumble recoveries
Statlabel5:Pass deflections
Statvalue5:1
Pfr:W/WillJo16

Jonah Williams (born August 17, 1995) is an American football defensive end for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Weber State.

College career

Williams originally signed to play college football at Weber State University, which was the only school to offer him a scholarship, in 2013 after considering offers from Boise State and Utah State to join their programs as a preferred walk-on. After graduating from high school, he served a Latter-Day Saint mission in São Paulo, Brazil and did not enroll at Weber State until December 2015.[1] Williams was a four year starter for the Weber State Wildcats. He finished his collegiate career with 194 total tackles, 28 tackles for loss, and 15 sacks with three forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries in 54 games played.[2]

Professional career

Los Angeles Rams

Williams was signed by the Los Angeles Rams as an undrafted free agent following the 2020 NFL draft on April 26, 2020.[3] He was waived on September 4, 2020, during final roster cuts, and was subsequently signed to the team's practice squad one day later.[4] [5] Williams signed a reserve/futures contract with the team on January 18, 2021.[6]

Williams made the Rams' 53-man roster out of training camp to start the 2021 season.[7] He played in eight games before being waived on November 2, 2021.[8]

Minnesota Vikings

On November 3, 2021, Williams was claimed off waivers by the Minnesota Vikings, but was waived the next day after failing his physical.[9] [10]

Los Angeles Rams (second stint)

On November 9, 2021, the Rams signed Williams to their practice squad.[11] Williams won his first Super Bowl ring when the Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl LVI.[12]

On February 15, 2022, Williams signed a reserve/future contract with the Rams.[13]

Minnesota Vikings (second stint)

On March 18, 2024, Williams was signed by the Minnesota Vikings to return for a second stint with the team.[14]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ex-Rocky Mountain star made it to the NFL in a position he never planned on playing. Brandon. Walton. The Idaho Press-Tribune. May 5, 2020. September 14, 2021.
  2. Web site: Hein . Brett . April 25, 2020 . NFL Draft: Rams sign Weber State's Jonah Williams . September 12, 2021 . Standard-Examiner.
  3. Web site: Weber State DE Jonah Williams Signs Free Agent Deal With Los Angeles Rams. KSL.com. Trevor. Allen. April 26, 2020. September 12, 2021.
  4. News: Rams trim roster to 52 at final cut, leave room for shopping. The Washington Post. September 5, 2020. September 12, 2021.
  5. Web site: Rams announce 15 practice squad signings. Cameron. DaSilva. Rams Wire. USA Today. September 6, 2020. September 12, 2021.
  6. Web site: Rams sign 14 players to reserve/future contracts. Stu. Jackson. TheRams.com. January 18, 2021. September 12, 2021.
  7. Web site: Dax Milne 1 of 53 NFL Utah ties to make an initial 53-man active roster. Deseret News. September 1, 2021. September 12, 2021.
  8. Web site: Rams waive Jonah Williams, place Tutu Atwell and Travin Howard on IR. Yahoo! Sports. November 2, 2021.
  9. Web site: Vikings Claim DE Jonah Williams off Waivers. Vikings.com. November 3, 2021.
  10. Web site: Vikings Place Bradbury on Reserve/COVID-19; Sign Stocker to 53. Peters, Craig. Vikings.com. November 4, 2021.
  11. Web site: DaSilva . Cameron . November 10, 2021 . Rams sign DB Antoine Brooks Jr. to roster, bring back Jonah Williams on practice squad . March 25, 2023 . Rams Wire . USA Today.
  12. Web site: Schwartz . Paul . February 13, 2021 . LA Rams defeat Cincinnati Bengals to win Super Bowl 2022 . March 25, 2023 . New York Post.
  13. Web site: Rams Sign 12 Players to a Reserve/Future Contract. Cothrel, Nicholas. sportsillustrated.com. February 15, 2022.
  14. Web site: Vikings Sign Defensive Lineman Jonah Williams. Peters, Craig. Vikings.com. March 18, 2024.