William Likely Explained

William Likely
Position:Cornerback
Birth Date:13 September 1994
Birth Place:Belle Glade, Florida, U.S.
Height Ft:5
Height In:7
Weight Lbs:179
College:Maryland (2013–2016)
Undraftedyear:2017
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William Likely III (born September 13, 1994) is an American football cornerback who is currently a free agent. He played college football at the University of Maryland.[1] [2]

On September 5, 2015 Likely broke a 76 year old Big Ten Conference single-game record when he returned 8 punts for 233 yards in the season opener against Richmond.[3] [4] He was selected by both the coaches and media as a first-team return specialist and also a first-team defensive back by the coaches on the 2015 All-Big Ten team.[5]

College career

Likely played for the Maryland Terrapins from 2013 to 2016.

Maryland career records

Professional career

New England Patriots

Likely signed with the Patriots as an undrafted free agent on June 5, 2017.[6] He was waived on September 2, 2017.[7]

Toronto Argonauts

The Toronto Argonauts signed Likely to their practice squad on August 21, 2018.[8]

Hamilton Tiger-Cats

Likely was signed to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats' practice roster on June 18, 2019. He was promoted to the active roster on July 12, and demoted to the practice roster on July 31. He was promoted again on September 19, and demoted again on September 26. He was released from the practice roster after the season on November 26, 2019.

DC Defenders

Likely signed with the DC Defenders of the XFL during mini-camp in December 2019. He was waived during final roster cuts on January 22, 2020.[9]

Houston Gamblers

Likely was selected in the 9th round of the 2022 USFL draft by the Houston Gamblers.[10]

Houston Roughnecks

The Houston Roughnecks selected Likely in the first round of the 2023 XFL Supplemental Draft on January 1, 2023.[11] The Roughnecks brand was transferred to the Houston Gamblers when the XFL and USFL merged to create the United Football League (UFL).[12]

Memphis Showboats

Likely was selected by the Memphis Showboats in the seventh round of the Super Draft portion during the 2024 UFL dispersal draft on January 15, 2024.[13] He signed with the team on January 25.[14] He was released on March 10, 2024.[15]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 4 William Likely. University of Maryland. December 5, 2015.
  2. Web site: William Likely. ESPN.com. December 5, 2015.
  3. News: Maryland's Will Likely sets Big Ten record with 233 punt return yards. September 5, 2015. The Baltimore Sun.
  4. News: Maryland playmaker Likely enjoys many happy returns. Associated Press. September 8, 2015.
  5. Web site: 2015 All-Big Ten Offensive Team & individual award winners. ESPN.com. December 2015.
  6. Web site: Patriots sign third-round draft pick OL Tony Garcia; Sign rookie free agent DB Will Likely and release rookie DL Corey Vereen. Patriots.com. June 5, 2017.
  7. Web site: Patriots reach 53-man limit. Patriots.com. September 2, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171128033226/http://www.patriots.com/news/2017/09/02/patriots-reach-53-man-limit. 2017-11-28.
  8. Web site: Argonauts.Prezly.com. ARGOS ADD INTERNATIONAL DB WILL LIKELY TO PRACTICE ROSTER. August 21, 2018. Chris. Balenovich.
  9. Web site: XFL Transactions . XFL.com . January 30, 2020.
  10. Web site: USFL Draft tracker: Complete results, rosters for new football league. Sporting News. February 23, 2022. Camenker, Jacob.
  11. Web site: Supplemental Draft Picks 2023 . XFL.com . January 2, 2023.
  12. Web site: Seifert . Kevin . January 1, 2024 . Newly formed United Football League sets 8 markets, tabs coaches . January 15, 2024 . ESPN.com.
  13. News: Rachuk . Stephen . 2024 United Football League (UFL) Super Draft Tracker . PFNewsroom.com . January 15, 2024 . January 19, 2024.
  14. News: The UFL Agrees to Terms with 5 Players . UFLBoard.com . January 25, 2024 . January 25, 2024.
  15. News: UFL Teams Set their Training Camp Rosters to 58 . UFLBoard.com . March 10, 2024 . March 10, 2024.

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