Jordan Williams (linebacker, born 1997)
| No. 15 – San Antonio Brahmas | |||
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| Position: | Linebacker | ||
| Personal information | |||
| Born: | May 26, 1997 Paris, Texas, U.S. | ||
| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||
| Weight: | 225 lb (102 kg) | ||
| Career information | |||
| High school: | Paris (Paris, Texas) | ||
| College: | Baylor (2015–2019) | ||
| Undrafted: | 2020 | ||
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||
| Roster status: | Active | ||
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| Career NFL statistics as of 2023 | |||
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Jordan M. Williams[1] (born May 26, 1997) is an American football linebacker for the San Antonio Brahmas of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football for the Baylor Bears.
College career[edit]
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.[2] In 2017, Williams played in 12 games, recording 38 tackles, 3 TFL's, 1 sack, and 1 forced fumble.[2] In 2018, Williams played in 13 games, recording 52 tackles, 3 pass deflections, and 4 TFL's.[2] 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.[2][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[edit]
| Height | Weight | |||||||||||
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| 5 ft 11+3⁄4 in (1.82 m) |
223 lb (101 kg) | |||||||||||
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Atlanta Falcons[edit]
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][9] He was waived on August 2.[10]
BC Lions[edit]
Williams signed with the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL) on December 16, 2020,[11] joining rookie Jordan Williams from East Carolina University.[12] He was released on July 26, 2021.[13]
San Antonio Brahmas[edit]
Williams was drafted by the San Antonio Brahmas of the XFL on January 5, 2023, in the XFL Supplemental Draft.[14][15] 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.[16] Williams was also selected to the All-XFL Team and has been noted to being one of the most prolific tacklers.[6][17][4][18]
After the 2023 season, Williams tried out for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL).[19] Williams re-signed with the Brahmas on January 29, 2024.[20]
Personal life[edit]
Outside of football, Williams is also an artist and tattoo artist.[21][22] Williams sees himself as a rolemodel and aspires to "give back" to the youth of his home community of Paris, Texas.[3][5]
References[edit]
- ^ Chang, Steven (June 23, 2021). "Positional breakdown | Linebackers". BCLions.com. Retrieved January 29, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e "Jordan Williams - Football". Baylor University Athletics. Retrieved 2023-06-08.
- ^ a b c MyParisTexas (2020-04-28). "Former PHS, Baylor standout linebacker Jordan Williams signs with Atlanta Falcons". MyParisTexas. Retrieved 2023-11-02.
- ^ a b "Baylor alumnus Jordan Williams named All-XFL". 25 News KXXV and KRHD. 2023-05-09. Retrieved 2023-11-02.
- ^ a b c Hays, Julie (2020-07-08). "Former BU football standout bides his time while NFL season's in limbo". www.kwtx.com. Retrieved 2023-11-02.
- ^ a b c Harkay, Jessika (2019-12-09). "BU defense focuses on growth, 'next man up' mentality | The Baylor Lariat". Retrieved 2023-11-02.
- ^ Granger, Chris (2019-12-27). "Photos: Baylor and University of Georgia football teams arrive in New Orleans for the Sugar Bowl". NOLA.com. Retrieved 2023-11-02.
- ^ "2020 NFL Draft Scout Jordan Williams College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
- ^ McFadden, Will (April 27, 2020). "Falcons agree to terms with 20 undrafted college free agents". AtlantaFalcons.com. Retrieved January 29, 2024.
- ^ McFadden, Will (August 2, 2020). "Falcons place Foye Oluokun on reserve/COVID-19 list, release Ryan Allen, waive four others". AtlantaFalcons.com. Retrieved January 29, 2024.
- ^ Baker, Matt (December 16, 2020). "Quarterback Will Arndt signs extension for 2021". BCLions.com. Retrieved January 29, 2024.
- ^ "B.C. Lions sign LB Jordan Williams (no, not that LB Jordan Williams)". 3DownNation.com. December 16, 2020. Retrieved January 29, 2024.
- ^ Baker, Matt (July 26, 2021). "Lions Transactions: Monday, July 26". BCLions.com. Retrieved January 29, 2024.
- ^ McKinstry, Tristin (2023-01-05). "XFL Supplemental Draft Recap: San Antonio Brahmas". xflnewshub.com. Retrieved 2023-06-08.
- ^ "Former Paris High School Linebacker, Jordan Williams will join the San Antonio Brahmas || Content sponsored by Power Jack Foundation Repair - eParisExtra.com". eparisextra.com. Retrieved 2023-11-02.
- ^ "XFL Player Stats". www.xfl.com. Retrieved 2023-06-08.
- ^ "2023 All-XFL Team Revealed". www.xfl.com. Retrieved 2023-06-08.
- ^ "Former Baylor linebacker tabbed All-XFL". KWKT - FOX 44. 2023-05-09. Retrieved 2023-11-02.
- ^ 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". xflnewshub.com. Retrieved 2023-06-08.
- ^ @UFL_PR (January 30, 2024). "The United Football League has announced the following transactions" (Tweet). Retrieved January 29, 2024 – via Twitter.
- ^ Luca, Greg (April 7, 2023). "Brahmas' Williams painting bright future as XFL's leading tackler". San Antonio Express News.
- ^ "Brahmas All-XFL Linebacker Jordan Williams Shows Off Another Talent With San Antonio Mural". www.xfl.com. Retrieved 2023-06-08.