Jordan Williams (linebacker, born 1994)
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_(cropped).jpg) Williams with the Toronto Argonauts in 2023 | |
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| Position | Linebacker |
| Personal information | |
| Born | November 23, 1994 Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.[1] |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight | 230 lb (104 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Jack Britt (Fayetteville, NC) |
| College | East Carolina (2014–2017) |
| CFL draft | 2020: 1st round, 1st overall pick |
| Career history | |
| 2021–2022 | BC Lions |
| 2023 | Toronto Argonauts |
| 2024 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats* |
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Awards and highlights | |
| Stats at CFL.ca | |
Jordan Xavier Williams[2] (born November 23, 1994) is an American-Canadian former professional football linebacker who played three seasons in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was selected by the BC Lions with the first overall pick of the 2020 CFL draft. He played college football for the East Carolina Pirates.
Because his mother was in the military, Williams moved around frequently in his youth, including Baltimore and Hawaii.[3] Williams was a three-year letterwinner at Jack Britt High School in Fayetteville, North Carolina. He was twice an All-Mid-South 4-A Conference selection. However, his collegiate options were limited due to academic issues.[4]
College career
Williams joined East Carolina as a preferred walk-on after transferring from Shaw University as a freshman.[5][6] He earned a scholarship and played nine games on special teams in the 2014 season as a redshirt freshman.[4] Williams finished second in tackles with 81 as a sophomore while starting 10 of 12 games.[5] He began his junior year as a backup, with Williams stating "They said I really didn't know how to communicate, so they were subbing me in at nickel to be like a speed guy to make tackles in the backfield or cover receivers down field."[4] However, he later started the final five games and led the team in tackles that season with 77.[4] Williams finished second on the team in tackles with 89 as a senior in 2017, including three for a loss and a forced fumble.[7] In his career, Williams started 25 of 45 games and posted 252 tackles (123 solo), 13.0 tackles for loss, 3.0 sacks, two forced fumbles, three pass breakups and an interception. Williams also contributed 11 double-digit tackle performances. He earned a bachelor's degree from ECU in Health & Communications minor.[5]
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