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==Early years== |
==Early years== |
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Williams played [[high school football]] at Raymond High School. He earned All-District honors three times. He garnered District 3A MVP and Second-Team All-State recognition his senior season after recording 97 tackles and seven interceptions. Williams also [[Letterman (sports)|lettered]] in basketball and track. He was a [[Captain (sports)|captain]] on the basketball team, where he earned All-State honors and averaged thirteen points and twelve rebounds per game.<ref name="B">{{cite web |
Williams played [[high school football]] at Raymond High School. He earned All-District honors three times. He garnered District 3A MVP and Second-Team All-State recognition his senior season after recording 97 tackles and seven interceptions. Williams also [[Letterman (sports)|lettered]] in basketball and track. He was a [[Captain (sports)|captain]] on the basketball team, where he earned All-State honors and averaged thirteen points and twelve rebounds per game.<ref name="B">{{cite web|url=http://hsusports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=47 |title=Jeremy Williams - 2012 Football |publisher=hsusports.com |accessdate=June 18, 2016 |deadurl=unfit |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160619012442/http://hsusports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=47 |archivedate=June 19, 2016 }}</ref> |
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==College career== |
==College career== |
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===Hinds Community College=== |
===Hinds Community College=== |
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Williams first played [[college football]] at [[Hinds Community College]]. He played in eight games for the [[Hinds Eagles]] his freshman year in 2009, recording 26 solo tackles and one tackle assist.<ref>{{cite web |
Williams first played [[college football]] at [[Hinds Community College]]. He played in eight games for the [[Hinds Eagles]] his freshman year in 2009, recording 26 solo tackles and one tackle assist.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njcaa.org/sports/fball/2009-10/teams/HindsCommunityCollege/players/JeremyWilliams.html |title=Jeremy Williams |publisher=njcaa.org |accessdate=June 18, 2016 |deadurl=unfit |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160619010252/http://www.njcaa.org/sports/fball/2009-10/teams/HindsCommunityCollege/players/JeremyWilliams.html |archivedate=June 19, 2016 }}</ref> He played in nine games, all starts, for the team in 2010, accumulating twenty solo tackles, three tackle assists, two pass breakups and one interception.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njcaa.org/sports/fball/2010-11/teams/HindsCommunityCollege/players/JeremyWilliams.html |title=Jeremy Williams |publisher=njcaa.org |accessdate=June 18, 2016 |deadurl=unfit |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160619010326/http://www.njcaa.org/sports/fball/2010-11/teams/HindsCommunityCollege/players/JeremyWilliams.html |archivedate=June 19, 2016 }}</ref><ref name="A">{{cite web|url=http://sports.hindscc.edu/news/2010/12/22/FB_1222101514.aspx |title=Graham, Williams sign with Henderson State |publisher=sports.hindscc.edu |date=December 22, 2010 |accessdate=June 18, 2016 |deadurl=unfit |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160619010822/http://sports.hindscc.edu/news/2010/12/22/FB_1222101514.aspx |archivedate=June 19, 2016 }}</ref> |
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===Henderson State University=== |
===Henderson State University=== |
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Williams then transferred to play for the [[Henderson State Reddies football|Henderson State Reddies]].<ref name="A"/><ref>{{cite web |
Williams then transferred to play for the [[Henderson State Reddies football|Henderson State Reddies]].<ref name="A"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://sidearm.sites.s3.amazonaws.com/hsu.sidearmsports.com/documents/2012/4/3/2011%20HSU%20FACT%20SHEET%20VS%20UCA.pdf?id=22 |title=2011 REDDIE FOOTBALL GAME DAY ROSTER |publisher=sidearm.sites.s3.amazonaws.com |date=2011 |accessdate=June 18, 2016 |pages=13 |deadurl=unfit |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160619024959/http://sidearm.sites.s3.amazonaws.com/hsu.sidearmsports.com/documents/2012/4/3/2011%20HSU%20FACT%20SHEET%20VS%20UCA.pdf?id=22 |archivedate=June 19, 2016 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://sidearm.sites.s3.amazonaws.com/snuathletics.com/documents/2012/8/28/HSU_VS_SNU_Game_Notes.pdf?id=9 |title=2012 REDDIE FOOTBALL GAME DAY ROSTER |publisher=sidearm.sites.s3.amazonaws.com |date=2012 |accessdate=June 18, 2016 |pages=13 |deadurl=unfit |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160619025025/http://sidearm.sites.s3.amazonaws.com/snuathletics.com/documents/2012/8/28/HSU_VS_SNU_Game_Notes.pdf?id=9 |archivedate=June 19, 2016 }}</ref> He accumulated 29 tackles in ten games in 2011. He also recorded a sack and forced a fumble against [[West Georgia Wolves|West Georgia]] and broke up three passes against [[Ouachita Baptist Tigers football|Ouachita Baptist]] in 2011.<ref name="B"/> On October 1, 2012, Williams was named the [[Great American Conference]] Defensive Player of the Week after recording eight total tackles, 1.5 sacks, two pass break ups and an interception that was returned for thirty yards in a win over [[Southwestern Oklahoma State Bulldogs|Southwestern Oklahoma]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hsusports.com/news/2012/10/1/FB_1001121557.aspx |title=HENDERSON STATE’S JEREMY WILLAMS EARNS GAC HONOR |publisher=hsusports.com |date=October 1, 2012 |accessdate=June 18, 2016 |deadurl=unfit |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160619011119/http://www.hsusports.com/news/2012/10/1/FB_1001121557.aspx |archivedate=June 19, 2016 }}</ref> He garnered Second Team All-GAC accolades his senior year in 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kten.com/story/20088289/2012/11/13/2012-all-gac-teams |title=2012 All-GAC football teams and awards |publisher=kten.com |date=November 13, 2012 |accessdate=June 18, 2016 |deadurl=unfit |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160619015520/http://www.kten.com/story/20088289/2012/11/13/2012-all-gac-teams |archivedate=June 19, 2016 }}</ref> He totaled 34 solo tackles, 32 tackle assists, three interceptions, 1.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and five pass breakups during the 2012 season.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.hsusports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=742 | title=Jeremy Williams - 2012 Football | publisher=hsusports.com | accessdate=June 18, 2016}}</ref> Williams majored in sociology at Henderson State.<ref name="B"/> |
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==Professional career== |
==Professional career== |
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Williams participated in rookie [[minicamp]] on a tryout basis with the [[St. Louis Rams]] in May 2013 after going undrafted in the [[2013 NFL Draft]].<ref>{{cite web |
Williams participated in rookie [[minicamp]] on a tryout basis with the [[St. Louis Rams]] in May 2013 after going undrafted in the [[2013 NFL Draft]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.stltoday.com/sports/football/professional/rams-report/tryout-players-at-rams-rookie-minicamp/article_7c71bf3e-2491-5ffa-85f4-af0c1e260ab3.html |title=27 tryout players at Rams rookie minicamp |publisher=stltoday.com |date=May 10, 2013 |accessdate=June 18, 2016 |author=Thomas, Jim |deadurl=unfit |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160619011635/http://www.stltoday.com/sports/football/professional/rams-report/tryout-players-at-rams-rookie-minicamp/article_7c71bf3e-2491-5ffa-85f4-af0c1e260ab3.html |archivedate=June 19, 2016 }}</ref> |
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===Calgary Stampeders=== |
===Calgary Stampeders=== |
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Williams signed with the Calgary Stampeders in May 2014.<ref>{{cite web |
Williams signed with the Calgary Stampeders in May 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://wjtv.com/2014/05/03/raymond-native-signs-with-cfls-stampeders/ |title=Raymond Native Signs with CFL’s Stampeders |publisher=wjtv.com |date=May 3, 2014 |accessdate=June 18, 2016 |author=Weree, T. J. |deadurl=unfit |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160619012645/http://wjtv.com/2014/05/03/raymond-native-signs-with-cfls-stampeders/ |archivedate=June 19, 2016 }}</ref> He played in two games for the team during the [[2014 CFL season|2014 regular season]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.justsportsstats.com/footballstatsindex.php?player_id=willijer005 | title=Jeremy Williams | publisher=justsportsstats.com | accessdate=June 18, 2016}}</ref> The Stampeders won the [[102nd Grey Cup]] against the [[Hamilton Tiger-Cats]] by a score of 20-16 on November 30, 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/grey-cup-2014-stampeders-fight-off-tiger-cats-1.2855499 |title=Grey Cup 2014: Stampeders fight off Tiger-Cats |publisher=cbc.ca |date=November 30, 2014 |accessdate=June 18, 2016 |deadurl=unfit |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160619013629/http://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/grey-cup-2014-stampeders-fight-off-tiger-cats-1.2855499 |archivedate=June 19, 2016 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://mymonticellonews.net/sports/community/article_a47b0c9a-86db-11e4-9d19-c75966db77ca.html |title=Former Boll Weevil gets CFL recognition |publisher=mymonticellonews.net |date=December 18, 2014 |accessdate=June 18, 2016 |author=Coggins, Harold |deadurl=unfit |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160619013707/http://mymonticellonews.net/sports/community/article_a47b0c9a-86db-11e4-9d19-c75966db77ca.html |archivedate=June 19, 2016 }}</ref> He was released by the Stampeders on June 14, 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cfl.ca/2015/06/14/first-cuts-tracking-roster-moves-around-the-cfl/ |title=FIRST CUTS: TRACKING ROSTER MOVES AROUND THE CFL |publisher=cfl.ca |date=June 14, 2015 |accessdate=June 18, 2016 |deadurl=unfit |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160619013345/http://www.cfl.ca/2015/06/14/first-cuts-tracking-roster-moves-around-the-cfl/ |archivedate=June 19, 2016 }}</ref> |
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===Edmonton Eskimos=== |
===Edmonton Eskimos=== |
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Williams was signed to the Edmonton Eskimos' practice roster on July 13, 2015.<ref>{{cite web |
Williams was signed to the Edmonton Eskimos' practice roster on July 13, 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.esks.com/2015/07/13/eskimos-add-two-dbs/ |title=ESKIMOS ADD TWO DBS |publisher=esks.com |date=July 13, 2015 |accessdate=June 18, 2016 |deadurl=unfit |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160619021439/http://www.esks.com/2015/07/13/eskimos-add-two-dbs/ |archivedate=June 19, 2016 }}</ref> He was released by the Eskimos on August 20, 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cfl.ca/transactions-2015/ |title=TRANSACTIONS – 2015 |publisher=cfl.ca |accessdate=June 18, 2016 |deadurl=unfit |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160619021510/http://www.cfl.ca/transactions-2015/ |archivedate=June 19, 2016 }}</ref> |
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He was later selected in the 2016 [[Major League Football]] Draft.<ref>{{cite web |
He was later selected in the 2016 [[Major League Football]] Draft.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mlfbmedia.com/national-draft-tracker/ |title=TRACKERS National Draft Tracker |publisher=mlfbmedia.com |date=January 30, 2016 |accessdate=June 18, 2016 |deadurl=unfit |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160619011845/http://www.mlfbmedia.com/national-draft-tracker/ |archivedate=June 19, 2016 }}</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
Revision as of 08:21, 23 June 2016
No. 37 Free agent | |
Date of birth | August 9, 1991 |
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Place of birth | Raymond, Mississippi |
Career information | |
CFL status | International |
Position(s) | DB |
Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) |
Weight | 204 lb (93 kg) |
US college | Henderson State |
High school | Raymond (MS) |
Career history | |
As player | |
2014 | Calgary Stampeders |
2015 | Edmonton Eskimos* |
*Offseason and/or practice roster member only | |
Career highlights and awards | |
Jeremy Williams (born August 9, 1991) is an American football defensive back who is a free agent. He first enrolled at Hinds Community College before transferring to Henderson State University. He attended Raymond High School in Raymond, Mississippi. Williams has been a member of the Calgary Stampeders and Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League (CFL).
Early years
Williams played high school football at Raymond High School. He earned All-District honors three times. He garnered District 3A MVP and Second-Team All-State recognition his senior season after recording 97 tackles and seven interceptions. Williams also lettered in basketball and track. He was a captain on the basketball team, where he earned All-State honors and averaged thirteen points and twelve rebounds per game.[1]
College career
Hinds Community College
Williams first played college football at Hinds Community College. He played in eight games for the Hinds Eagles his freshman year in 2009, recording 26 solo tackles and one tackle assist.[2] He played in nine games, all starts, for the team in 2010, accumulating twenty solo tackles, three tackle assists, two pass breakups and one interception.[3][4]
Henderson State University
Williams then transferred to play for the Henderson State Reddies.[4][5][6] He accumulated 29 tackles in ten games in 2011. He also recorded a sack and forced a fumble against West Georgia and broke up three passes against Ouachita Baptist in 2011.[1] On October 1, 2012, Williams was named the Great American Conference Defensive Player of the Week after recording eight total tackles, 1.5 sacks, two pass break ups and an interception that was returned for thirty yards in a win over Southwestern Oklahoma.[7] He garnered Second Team All-GAC accolades his senior year in 2012.[8] He totaled 34 solo tackles, 32 tackle assists, three interceptions, 1.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and five pass breakups during the 2012 season.[9] Williams majored in sociology at Henderson State.[1]
Professional career
Williams participated in rookie minicamp on a tryout basis with the St. Louis Rams in May 2013 after going undrafted in the 2013 NFL Draft.[10]
Calgary Stampeders
Williams signed with the Calgary Stampeders in May 2014.[11] He played in two games for the team during the 2014 regular season.[12] The Stampeders won the 102nd Grey Cup against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats by a score of 20-16 on November 30, 2014.[13][14] He was released by the Stampeders on June 14, 2015.[15]
Edmonton Eskimos
Williams was signed to the Edmonton Eskimos' practice roster on July 13, 2015.[16] He was released by the Eskimos on August 20, 2015.[17]
He was later selected in the 2016 Major League Football Draft.[18]
References
- ^ a b c "Jeremy Williams - 2012 Football". hsusports.com. Archived from the original on June 19, 2016. Retrieved June 18, 2016.
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suggested) (help) - ^ a b "Graham, Williams sign with Henderson State". sports.hindscc.edu. December 22, 2010. Archived from the original on June 19, 2016. Retrieved June 18, 2016.
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suggested) (help) - ^ "2011 REDDIE FOOTBALL GAME DAY ROSTER" (PDF). sidearm.sites.s3.amazonaws.com. 2011. p. 13. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 19, 2016. Retrieved June 18, 2016.
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suggested) (help) - ^ "HENDERSON STATE'S JEREMY WILLAMS EARNS GAC HONOR". hsusports.com. October 1, 2012. Archived from the original on June 19, 2016. Retrieved June 18, 2016.
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suggested) (help) - ^ "2012 All-GAC football teams and awards". kten.com. November 13, 2012. Archived from the original on June 19, 2016. Retrieved June 18, 2016.
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suggested) (help) - ^ "Jeremy Williams - 2012 Football". hsusports.com. Retrieved June 18, 2016.
- ^ Thomas, Jim (May 10, 2013). "27 tryout players at Rams rookie minicamp". stltoday.com. Archived from the original on June 19, 2016. Retrieved June 18, 2016.
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suggested) (help) - ^ Weree, T. J. (May 3, 2014). "Raymond Native Signs with CFL's Stampeders". wjtv.com. Archived from the original on June 19, 2016. Retrieved June 18, 2016.
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suggested) (help) - ^ "Jeremy Williams". justsportsstats.com. Retrieved June 18, 2016.
- ^ "Grey Cup 2014: Stampeders fight off Tiger-Cats". cbc.ca. November 30, 2014. Archived from the original on June 19, 2016. Retrieved June 18, 2016.
{{cite web}}
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suggested) (help) - ^ Coggins, Harold (December 18, 2014). "Former Boll Weevil gets CFL recognition". mymonticellonews.net. Archived from the original on June 19, 2016. Retrieved June 18, 2016.
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suggested) (help) - ^ "FIRST CUTS: TRACKING ROSTER MOVES AROUND THE CFL". cfl.ca. June 14, 2015. Archived from the original on June 19, 2016. Retrieved June 18, 2016.
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suggested) (help) - ^ "TRACKERS National Draft Tracker". mlfbmedia.com. January 30, 2016. Archived from the original on June 19, 2016. Retrieved June 18, 2016.
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External links
- Living people
- 1991 births
- American football defensive backs
- Canadian football defensive backs
- African-American players of American football
- African-American players of Canadian football
- Hinds Eagles football players
- Henderson State Reddies football players
- Calgary Stampeders players
- Edmonton Eskimos players
- Grey Cup champions
- Players of American football from Mississippi
- People from Raymond, Mississippi