Nick Williams (defensive lineman) explained

Nick Williams
Current Team:San Francisco 49ers
Number:69
Position:Defensive tackle
Birth Date:1990 2, mf=yes
Birth Place:Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:4
Weight Lbs:310
High School:Minor (Adamsville, Alabama)
College:Samford
Draftyear:2013
Draftround:7
Draftpick:223
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:157
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statvalue2:8.5
Statlabel3:Forced fumbles
Statlabel4:Fumble recoveries
Statvalue4:4
Statlabel5:Pass deflections
Statvalue5:7
Statlabel6:Interceptions
Statlabel7:Defensive touchdowns
Pfr:W/WillNi01

Nick Williams (born February 21, 1990) is an American football defensive tackle for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the seventh round of the 2013 NFL draft after his college football career at Samford.[1] He also played for the Kansas City Chiefs, Miami Dolphins, Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions, New York Giants and Los Angeles Chargers.

Early life

Williams was a lightly recruited player out of Minor High School in Birmingham, Alabama, having played basketball for two years before switching to football in his senior year. At Samford, Williams was red-shirted as a freshman in 2008 and then saw two years of backup duties from 2009 to 2010. In 2011, Williams earned a starting position, notching 23 tackles and three tackles for loss over all eleven games. Williams improved on his performance in 2012, accumulating 31 tackles, eight for a loss, six sacks, and a blocked kick while starting all eleven games.

Professional career

Pittsburgh Steelers

Williams was selected in the seventh round with the 223rd overall pick in the 2013 NFL draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers.[2] On August 25, 2013, he was placed on the Steelers' injured reserve list.[3] He was released by the Steelers on August 30, 2014 and was signed to the team's practice squad the next day.

Kansas City Chiefs

On November 24, 2014, Williams was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs off the Steelers' practice squad.[4] He was re-signed by the team on April 18, 2016. He was released on October 18, 2016.[5]

Miami Dolphins

On October 19, 2016, Williams was signed by the Miami Dolphins.[6] He was released on September 2, 2017.[7]

Chicago Bears

On April 19, 2018, Williams was signed by the Chicago Bears.[8] He re-signed with the team on a one-year contract on March 15, 2019.[9]

In 2019, Williams recorded his first career sack against the Denver Broncos on Joe Flacco.[10] In week 4 against the Minnesota Vikings, Williams sacked Kirk Cousins twice and recovered a fumble forced by Khalil Mack in the 16-6 win.[11]

Detroit Lions

On March 24, 2020, Williams signed a two-year, $10 million contract with the Detroit Lions.[12]

New York Giants

On July 26, 2022, the New York Giants signed Williams.[13] On November 7, 2022, Williams was placed on injured reserve with a bicep injury, and missed the remainder of the season.[14]

Los Angeles Chargers

On May 18, 2023, Willams was signed by the Los Angeles Chargers to a one-year deal.[15]

San Francisco 49ers

On August 14, 2024, Williams signed with the San Francisco 49ers.[16]

NFL career statistics

Regular season

YearTeamGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck TFL Int Yds TD Lng PD FF FR Yds TD
KAN2 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
KAN14 0 9 5 4 0.0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
KAN5 0 5 4 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
MIA5 0 2 2 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
CHI2 0 2 1 1 0.0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
CHI16 5 42 24 18 6.0 5 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 4 0
DET14 13 23 12 11 1.0 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0
DET17 17 27 14 13 0.5 4 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
NYG8 7 15 5 10 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0
LAC14 6 32 16 16 1.0 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0
97 48 157 83 74 8.5 21 0 0 0 0 7 0 4 4 0

Playoffs

YearTeamGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck TFL Int Yds TD Lng PD FF FR Yds TD
KAN1 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
MIA1 0 2 1 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2 0 2 1 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Steelers select DE Nicholas Williams. https://web.archive.org/web/20170908021349/http://www.steelers.com/news/article-1/Steelers-select-DE-Nicholas-Williams-in-7th-round/4ff1f59f-b264-4f26-973f-13a48d4a4f65. dead. September 8, 2017. Steelers.com. May 3, 2013.
  2. Web site: 2013 NFL Draft Listing . 2023-05-15 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  3. Web site: Steelers Make Roster Moves; Trim Roster to 75 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180115071623/http://www.steelers.com/news/article-1/Steelers-Make-Roster-Moves-Trim-Roster-to-75/c0eded43-be8e-4999-aa45-ec3b5f48e11e . dead . January 15, 2018 . August 25, 2013 . Steelers.com . August 26, 2013.
  4. News: Chiefs sign DT Nick Williams to active roster from Steelers practice squad. Teope. Herbie. November 24, 2014. Chiefs Digest. April 20, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180620022937/http://www.chiefsdigest.com/chiefs-sign-dt-nick-williams-to-active-roster-from-steelers-practice-squad/. June 20, 2018. en-US. dead.
  5. Web site: Chiefs Announce Roster Moves. https://web.archive.org/web/20171208003609/http://www.chiefs.com/news/article-2/Chiefs-Announce-Roster-Moves/0f7f541f-ce76-4905-8f14-19b239479196. dead. December 8, 2017. Chiefs.com. October 18, 2016.
  6. Web site: Dolphins awarded DT Nick Williams off waivers from Chiefs. Palm Beach Post. Jason. Lieser. October 19, 2016. October 20, 2016.
  7. Web site: Dolphins Make Roster Moves. https://web.archive.org/web/20180620024159/http://www.miamidolphins.com/news/press-releases/article-1/Dolphins-Make-Roster-Moves/6e2a4fb4-c259-4543-947d-0c866ce56319. dead. June 20, 2018. MiamiDolphins.com. September 2, 2017.
  8. Web site: Bears sign two players after minicamp auditions. Mayer. Larry. April 19, 2018. ChicagoBears.com. April 20, 2018.
  9. Web site: Eurich. Matt. Bears re-sign defensive lineman Nick Williams. 247Sports.com. March 15, 2019. March 15, 2019.
  10. Web site: Emma. Chris. Bears' Nick Williams Embracing His Opportunity. WSCR. September 20, 2019. September 26, 2019.
  11. Web site: Bears lose Trubisky, shut down Cook in 16-6 win over Vikings . 29 September 2019 . . 29 September 2019.
  12. Web site: Lions agree to terms with eight free agents. DetroitLions.com. March 20, 2020.
  13. Web site: Giants sign 4 players ahead of training camp. Eisen, Michael. Giants.com. July 26, 2022. July 26, 2022. July 26, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220726152523/https://www.giants.com/news/roster-transactions-andrew-adams-marcus-kemp-nicholas-williams-kamaal-seymour. dead.
  14. Web site: Xavier McKinney placed on Reserve/Non-Football Injury; Nick Williams to IR. Giants.com. November 7, 2022. November 8, 2022. November 8, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221108153842/https://www.giants.com/news/xavier-mckinney-nick-williams-injury-updates-reserve-bye-week-status. dead.
  15. Web site: Los Angeles Chargers Sign DL Nick Williams. Chargers.com. May 19, 2023.
  16. Web site: 49ers Sign Defensive Lineman, Release a Linebacker. 49ers.com. August 14, 2024.