Rodarius Williams Explained

Rodarius Williams
Position:Cornerback
Birth Date:12 September 1996
Birth Place:Shreveport, Louisiana, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:0
Weight Lb:195
College:Oklahoma State (2016–2020)
Draftyear:2021
Draftround:6
Draftpick:201
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:16
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statlabel3:Interceptions
Statvalue3:1
Statlabel4:Pass deflections
Statvalue4:2
Statlabel5:Forced fumbles
Statlabel6:Fumble recoveries
Pfr:WillRo07

Rodarius Lee Williams (born September 12, 1996) is an American football cornerback. He played college football at Oklahoma State.

Early years

Williams grew up in Shreveport, Louisiana and attended Calvary Baptist Academy.[1]

College career

Williams was a member of the Oklahoma State Cowboys for five seasons, redshirting as a true freshman. He became a starter going into his redshirt freshman year.[2] Williams was named second-team All-Big 12 Conference as a redshirt senior after allowing only nine pass completions and breaking up seven passes.[3]

Professional career

New York Giants

In the 2021 NFL draft, Williams was drafted in the sixth round (201st overall) by the New York Giants.[4] On May 13, 2021, Williams officially signed with the Giants.[5] He suffered a torn ACL in Week 5 and was ruled out for the season.[6]

On August 31, 2022, Williams was placed on injured reserve.[7] He was activated on November 14.[8] Williams recorded his first career interception off of Dak Prescott in a Week 12 loss to the Dallas Cowboys.[9]

On August 19, 2023, Williams was released.[10]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

On August 20, 2023, Williams was claimed off waivers by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.[11] He was waived on August 28.[12]

Personal life

Williams is the older brother of NFL defensive back Greedy Williams.[13]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Williams brothers deliver for Shreveport once again. The Times. July 4, 2019.
  2. Web site: OSU football's Rodarius Williams is a rarity as a four-year starting cornerback: 'I feel like a daddy out there'. The Oklahoman. September 3, 2020.
  3. Web site: OSU football: Rodarius Williams opts to prepare for NFL Draft. The Oklahoman. Scott. Wright. December 14, 2020.
  4. Web site: Giants draft Oklahoma State CB Rodarius Williams. Giants.com. May 1, 2021.
  5. Web site: Giants Sign Second-Round DE Azeez Ojulari.
  6. Web site: Giants announce Rodarius Williams tore his ACL. Alper, Josh. Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports. October 11, 2021.
  7. Web site: Giants place Shane Lemieux, two others on IR. Fennelly, John. Giantswire.com. August 31, 2022.
  8. Web site: DL Henry Mondeaux signed off practice squad; CB Rodarius Williams activated. Eisen, Michael. Giants.com. November 14, 2022.
  9. Web site: Giants 20-28 Cowboys (Nov 24, 2022) Box Score . 2023-08-05 . ESPN . en.
  10. Web site: Giants waive CB Rodarius Williams . 2023-08-19 . giantswire . en.
  11. Web site: Bucs Claim CB Rodarius Williams, Place Russell Gage on IR. Smith, Scott. Buccaneers.com. August 21, 2023.
  12. News: Bucs release QB John Wolford, LB Patrick O’Connor, among others . Tampa Bay Times. Stroud, Rick. August 28, 2023.
  13. Web site: Former OSU cornerback Rodarius Williams looks to join his younger brother in the NFL. Tulsa World. April 6, 2021.