Jordan Williams (linebacker, born 1997) explained
Jordan Williams |
Current Team: | San Antonio Brahmas |
Number: | 15 |
Position: | Linebacker |
Birth Date: | May 26, 1997 |
Birth Place: | Paris, Texas, U.S. |
Height Ft: | 6 |
Height In: | 0 |
Weight Lbs: | 225 |
High School: | Paris (Paris, Texas) |
College: | Baylor (2015–2019) |
Undraftedyear: | 2020 |
Pastteams: |
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Status: | Active |
Highlights: | - All-XFL (2023)
- XFL tackles leader (2023)
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Statseason: | 2023 |
Statlabel1: | Total tackles |
Statvalue1: | 89 |
Jordan M. Williams[1] (born May 26, 1997) is an American professional football player who is a linebacker for the San Antonio Brahmas of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football for the Baylor Bears.
College career
Williams redshirted his freshman season in 2015 and did not play.[2] In 2016, Williams played in 13 games, recording 29 tackles, 3 TFL's, 1 sack, and 1 forced fumble. In 2017, Williams played in 12 games, recording 38 tackles, 3 TFL's, 1 sack, and 1 forced fumble. In 2018, Williams played in 13 games, recording 52 tackles, 3 pass deflections, and 4 TFL's. In 2019, Williams played in 14 games, recording 89 tackles, 9.5 TFL's, 1.5 sacks, 3 interceptions, 11 pass deflections, 2 forced fumbles and 1 fumble recovery.[3] Throughout the span of Williams's career with the Baylor Bears, he had 208 tackles, 3.5 sacks, and forced four fumbles.[4] Williams was described as a key figure in Baylor's success in 2017, after the dismissal of their former head coach in 2016, and going on to reach Big 12 Championship game and the Sugar Bowl.[5] [6] [7]
Professional career
Atlanta Falcons
Williams went undrafted in the 2020 NFL draft, but was signed to the Atlanta Falcons as a free agent on April 27, 2020.[5] [3] [8] He was waived on August 2.[9]
BC Lions
Williams signed with the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL) on December 16, 2020,[10] joining rookie Jordan Williams from East Carolina University.[11] He was released on July 26, 2021.[12]
San Antonio Brahmas
Williams was drafted by the San Antonio Brahmas of the XFL on January 5, 2023, in the XFL Supplemental Draft.[13] [14] He was the second-to-last player to be chosen for the team.[6] Williams played in 10 games while recording 89 tackles and 12 tackles-for-loss. Williams led the XFL in tackles during the 2023 season.[15] Williams was also selected to the All-XFL Team and has been noted to being one of the most prolific tacklers.[6] [16] [4] [17]
After the 2023 season, Williams tried out for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL).[18] Williams re-signed with the Brahmas on January 29, 2024.[19]
Personal life
Outside of football, Williams is also an artist and tattoo artist.[20] [21] Williams sees himself as a rolemodel and aspires to "give back" to the youth of his home community of Paris, Texas.[3] [5]
External links
Notes and References
- News: Chang . Steven . Positional breakdown Linebackers . BCLions.com . June 23, 2021 . January 29, 2024.
- Web site: Jordan Williams - Football . 2023-06-08 . Baylor University Athletics . en.
- Web site: MyParisTexas . 2020-04-28 . Former PHS, Baylor standout linebacker Jordan Williams signs with Atlanta Falcons . 2023-11-02 . MyParisTexas . en-US.
- Web site: 2023-05-09 . Baylor alumnus Jordan Williams named All-XFL . 2023-11-02 . 25 News KXXV and KRHD . en.
- Web site: Hays . Julie . 2020-07-08 . Former BU football standout bides his time while NFL season's in limbo . 2023-11-02 . www.kwtx.com . en.
- Web site: Harkay . Jessika . 2019-12-09 . BU defense focuses on growth, 'next man up' mentality The Baylor Lariat . 2023-11-02 . en-US.
- Web site: Granger . Chris . 2019-12-27 . Photos: Baylor and University of Georgia football teams arrive in New Orleans for the Sugar Bowl . 2023-11-02 . NOLA.com . en.
- News: McFadden . Will . Falcons agree to terms with 20 undrafted college free agents . AtlantaFalcons.com . April 27, 2020 . January 29, 2024.
- News: McFadden . Will . Falcons place Foye Oluokun on reserve/COVID-19 list, release Ryan Allen, waive four others . AtlantaFalcons.com . August 2, 2020 . January 29, 2024.
- News: Baker . Matt . Quarterback Will Arndt signs extension for 2021 . BCLions.com . December 16, 2020 . January 29, 2024.
- News: B.C. Lions sign LB Jordan Williams (no, not that LB Jordan Williams) . 3DownNation.com . December 16, 2020 . January 29, 2024.
- News: Baker . Matt . Lions Transactions: Monday, July 26 . BCLions.com . July 26, 2021 . January 29, 2024.
- Web site: McKinstry . Tristin . 2023-01-05 . XFL Supplemental Draft Recap: San Antonio Brahmas . 2023-06-08 . xflnewshub.com . en-us.
- Web site: Former Paris High School Linebacker, Jordan Williams will join the San Antonio Brahmas Content sponsored by Power Jack Foundation Repair - eParisExtra.com . 2023-11-02 . eparisextra.com.
- Web site: XFL Player Stats . 2023-06-08 . www.xfl.com . en.
- Web site: 2023 All-XFL Team Revealed . 2023-06-08 . www.xfl.com . en.
- Web site: 2023-05-09 . Former Baylor linebacker tabbed All-XFL . 2023-11-02 . KWKT - FOX 44 . en-US.
- Web site: Perry . Mark . 2023-05-13 . Four More XFL Standouts, Including QB Jalan McClendon and LB Jordan Williams, Invited to NFL Training Camps: Total Count Now 57 . 2023-06-08 . xflnewshub.com . en-us.
- UFL_PR . The United Football League has announced the following transactions . 1752119438571425845 . January 29, 2024 . January 29, 2024.
- Web site: Luca . Greg . April 7, 2023 . Brahmas' Williams painting bright future as XFL's leading tackler . San Antonio Express News.
- Web site: Brahmas All-XFL Linebacker Jordan Williams Shows Off Another Talent With San Antonio Mural . 2023-06-08 . www.xfl.com . en.