Trevardo Williams Explained

Trevardo Williams
Number:54
Position:Defensive end
Birth Date:December 31, 1990
Birth Place:Jamaica
Height Ft:6
Height In:1
Weight Lbs:241
High School:Bridgeport (CT) Central
College:Connecticut
Draftyear:2013
Draftround:4
Draftpick:124
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:5
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statvalue2:1.0
Pfr:WillTr02

Trevardo V. Williams (born December 31, 1990) is a Jamaican-born former American football defensive end. He played college football at Connecticut, and was selected by the Houston Texans in the fourth round of the 2013 NFL draft. Williams was also a member of the Arizona Cardinals, Indianapolis Colts, Washington Redskins, Toronto Argonauts.

Early life

Williams was born in Jamaica, and moved to the United States as a child in 1999. He attended Central High School in Bridgeport, Connecticut, where he played high school football for the Central Hilltoppers. The Hartford Courant and New Haven Register named him to their all-state football teams in 2007. Upon graduation, Williams attended boarding school Canterbury School in New Milford, Connecticut and competed for the Saints.

Williams was also a standout athlete for the Central High School track team. He finished 3rd in the 100 meters at the 2007 State Open championships with a time of 10.74 seconds.[1] He finished 2nd in the 200 meters at the 2008 State Class LL Championships, with a time of 22.41 seconds. He was timed at a career-best time of 10.69 seconds in the 100 meters in his senior year. He also ran a personal best time of 21.98 in the 200 meters.[2]

College career

Williams attended the University of Connecticut, where he played for the Connecticut Huskies football team from 2009 to 2012. During his college career, he started 30 of 50 games in which he appeared, recording 133 tackles and 30.5 quarterback sacks. The 30.5 sacks are a team record.[3] Following his senior season in 2012, he was a unanimous first-team All-Big East Conference selection.

Professional career

Houston Texans

The Houston Texans selected Williams in the fourth round, with the 124th overall pick, of the 2013 NFL draft.[4] He was released by the Texans on August 1, 2014

Arizona Cardinals

Williams was claimed off waivers by the Arizona Cardinals on August 2, 2014,[5] but was released on August 8.[6]

Indianapolis Colts

Williams signed with the Indianapolis Colts' practice squad on September 23, 2014. He was released on November 25.

Washington Redskins

Williams signed with the Washington Redskins practice squad on December 2, 2014.[7] He was promoted to the active roster on December 9.[8] He was waived/injured on August 14, 2015.[9] After going unclaimed, the Redskins placed him on injured reserve. The Redskins released Williams from injured reserve with a settlement on August 19.[10]

Toronto Argonauts

Williams signed with the Toronto Argonauts on February 8, 2016.[11] He was released on June 19, 2016.[12]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Track & Field, Cross Country Results, Statistics.
  2. Web site: Football Talent Advisors » 2013 » April . August 31, 2016 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140810142032/http://footballtalentadvisors.com/blog/2013/04/ . August 10, 2014 .
  3. http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/blogs/dog-house/Williams-Sets-Sack-Record-178083401.html Williams Sets Sack Record
  4. Web site: 2013 NFL Draft Listing . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en . 2019-02-25.
  5. Web site: AZCentral.com. Trevardo Williams joins Cardinals off waivers. Bob. McManaman. August 2, 2014. December 12, 2014.
  6. News: NBCSports.com. Cardinals cut Trevardo Williams. Michael. Smith. August 8, 2014. December 12, 2014.
  7. http://www.fredericksburg.com/sports/dcsports/redskins/redskins-humbled-defenders-look-for-answers/article_16e328fe-8f0d-5a4b-bc0d-4992e78148f4.html Redskins' humbled defenders look for answers
  8. News: Jones. Mike. Redskins add linebackers Ja'Gared Davis and Trevardo Williams. Washington Post. December 9, 2014.
  9. News: Jones. Mike. Redskins waive injured LB Trevardo Williams, sign JMU's Sage Harold. Washington Post. August 15, 2015.
  10. Web site: Redskins.com. Redskins Waive LB Trevardo Williams. August 19, 2015. August 19, 2015.
  11. Web site: ARGOS SIGN TWO ON DEFENCE . argonauts.ca . February 8, 2016 . May 30, 2024.
  12. Web site: ARGONAUTS TRANSACTIONS . argonauts.ca . June 19, 2016 . May 30, 2024.