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===Cincinnati Bengals===
===Cincinnati Bengals===
Williams was signed by the Cincinnati Bengals on July 28, 2011 after going undrafted in the [[2011 NFL Draft]]. He was released by the Bengals on August 23, 2011.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141204215310/http://www.kffl.com/player/25247/nfl/news/jonathan-williams | title=Jonathan Williams | publisher=kffl.com | accessdate=November 21, 2014}}</ref>
Williams was signed by the Cincinnati Bengals on July 28, 2011 after going undrafted in the [[2011 NFL Draft]]. He was released by the Bengals on August 23, 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kffl.com/player/25247/nfl/news/jonathan-williams |title=Jonathan Williams |publisher=kffl.com |accessdate=November 21, 2014 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141204215310/http://www.kffl.com/player/25247/nfl/news/jonathan-williams |archivedate=December 4, 2014 }}</ref>


===Calgary Stampeders===
===Calgary Stampeders===
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===Ottawa Redblacks===
===Ottawa Redblacks===
Williams was signed to the Ottawa Redblacks' practice roster on September 15, 2014. He was promoted to the active roster on September 25, 2014.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.cfl.ca/page/transactions | title=2014 Transactions | publisher=cfl.ca | accessdate=November 21, 2014}}</ref> He was named CFL Offensive Player of the Week for Week 15 of the [[2014 CFL season]] for recording 180 rushing yards, two rushing TDs and two receptions for 49 yards.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/football/ottawa-running-back-jonathan-williams-named-cfls-offensive-player-of-the-week/article20962921/ | title=Ottawa running back Jonathan Williams named CFL’s offensive player of the week | publisher=theglobeandmail.com | date=October 7, 2014 | accessdate=November 21, 2014}}</ref> Williams became a free agent after the [[2014 CFL season|2014 season]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150623165316/https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/blogs/cfl-55-yard-line/redblacks--rb-jonathan-williams-just-found-out-he-became-a-free-agent-months-ago-212440879.html | title=Redblacks' RB Jonathan Williams just found out he became a free agent months ago | publisher=ca.sports.yahoo.com | date=May 11, 2015 | accessdate=June 23, 2015 | author=Bucholtz, Andrew}}</ref>
Williams was signed to the Ottawa Redblacks' practice roster on September 15, 2014. He was promoted to the active roster on September 25, 2014.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.cfl.ca/page/transactions | title=2014 Transactions | publisher=cfl.ca | accessdate=November 21, 2014}}</ref> He was named CFL Offensive Player of the Week for Week 15 of the [[2014 CFL season]] for recording 180 rushing yards, two rushing TDs and two receptions for 49 yards.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/football/ottawa-running-back-jonathan-williams-named-cfls-offensive-player-of-the-week/article20962921/ | title=Ottawa running back Jonathan Williams named CFL’s offensive player of the week | publisher=theglobeandmail.com | date=October 7, 2014 | accessdate=November 21, 2014}}</ref> Williams became a free agent after the [[2014 CFL season|2014 season]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/blogs/cfl-55-yard-line/redblacks--rb-jonathan-williams-just-found-out-he-became-a-free-agent-months-ago-212440879.html |title=Redblacks' RB Jonathan Williams just found out he became a free agent months ago |publisher=ca.sports.yahoo.com |date=May 11, 2015 |accessdate=June 23, 2015 |author=Bucholtz, Andrew |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150623165316/https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/blogs/cfl-55-yard-line/redblacks--rb-jonathan-williams-just-found-out-he-became-a-free-agent-months-ago-212440879.html |archivedate=June 23, 2015 }}</ref>


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 20:26, 1 April 2016

Not to be confused with Jonathan Williams (running back, born 1994) or Jonathan Williams (defensive lineman).
Jonathan Williams
No. 23     Free agent
Date of birth (1988-08-21) August 21, 1988 (age 35)
Place of birthSmithfield, North Carolina
Career information
CFL statusInternational
Position(s)RB
Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight210 lb (95 kg)
US collegeEast Carolina
High schoolGreenville (NC) Junius H. Rose
Career history
As player
2011Cincinnati Bengals*
2013Calgary Stampeders
2014Ottawa Redblacks
*Offseason or practice squad only
Career stats

Jonathan Edward Williams (born August 21, 1988) is an American football running back who is currently a free agent. He played college football at East Carolina University and attended Junius H. Rose High School in Greenville, North Carolina. He has also been a member of the Cincinnati Bengals, Calgary Stampeders and Ottawa Redblacks.

Early years

Williams played high school football for the Junius H. Rose High School Rampants. He helped the Rampants complete back-to-back 16-0 seasons, winning the Class 4A State Championships both years as a junior and senior. He earned all-conference and all-area honors in 2005 and 2006 and was a third-team All-America selection as a senior by EA Sports.[1]

College career

Williams played for the East Carolina Pirates form 2007 to 2010.[1] He finished his college career with 1,415 rushing yards and 16 rushing touchdowns.[2]

Professional career

Cincinnati Bengals

Williams was signed by the Cincinnati Bengals on July 28, 2011 after going undrafted in the 2011 NFL Draft. He was released by the Bengals on August 23, 2011.[3]

Calgary Stampeders

Williams signed with the Calgary Stampeders on June 23, 2013. He was released by the Stampeders on October 2, 2013.[4]

Ottawa Redblacks

Williams was signed to the Ottawa Redblacks' practice roster on September 15, 2014. He was promoted to the active roster on September 25, 2014.[5] He was named CFL Offensive Player of the Week for Week 15 of the 2014 CFL season for recording 180 rushing yards, two rushing TDs and two receptions for 49 yards.[6] Williams became a free agent after the 2014 season.[7]

References

  1. ^ a b "Jonathan Williams". ecupirates.com. Retrieved November 21, 2014.
  2. ^ "Jon Williams". sports-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved November 21, 2014.
  3. ^ "Jonathan Williams". kffl.com. Archived from the original on December 4, 2014. Retrieved November 21, 2014. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  4. ^ "Transactions 2013". cfl.ca. Retrieved November 21, 2014.
  5. ^ "2014 Transactions". cfl.ca. Retrieved November 21, 2014.
  6. ^ "Ottawa running back Jonathan Williams named CFL's offensive player of the week". theglobeandmail.com. October 7, 2014. Retrieved November 21, 2014.
  7. ^ Bucholtz, Andrew (May 11, 2015). "Redblacks' RB Jonathan Williams just found out he became a free agent months ago". ca.sports.yahoo.com. Archived from the original on June 23, 2015. Retrieved June 23, 2015. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)

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