Jarren Williams (defensive back)
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| Born: | July 18, 1997 Columbus, Ohio, U.S. | ||||||
| Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 190 lb (86 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | Olentangy (Lewis Center, Ohio) | ||||||
| College: | Albany | ||||||
| Position: | Cornerback | ||||||
| Undrafted: | 2020 | ||||||
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||||
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Jarren Williams (born July 18, 1997) is an American professional football cornerback.
Professional career
[edit]Arizona Cardinals
[edit]Williams was signed by the Arizona Cardinals as an undrafted free agent following the 2020 NFL draft on April 27, 2020.[1] He was waived on July 26, 2020, due to Covid restrictions.[2]
New York Giants
[edit]Williams signed with the New York Giants on August 2, 2020.[3] In his first NFL start, Williams had five tackles and one pass defended in New York's 21–6 loss to the Dallas Cowboys on December 19. He played 70 out of 71 possible defensive snaps and earned a strong 82.0 grade from Pro Football Focus. He followed that with a solid 74.4 grade in the 34–10 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Williams had five tackles and played 61 of 63 snaps on defense. He also played his customary special teams role in both games.[4]
On March 16, 2022, Williams signed an exclusive rights tender with the Giants.[5] He was waived/injured on August 1, 2022, and placed on injured reserve with a hamstring injury.[6] On August 5, 2022, Williams was waived off injured reserve on an injury settlement.[7]
Detroit Lions
[edit]On November 29, 2022, Williams was signed to the Detroit Lions practice squad.[8] Activated for two games this season, playing only on special teams. He signed a reserve/future contract on January 9, 2023. He was waived on August 4, 2023, from injured reserve with an injury settlement.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ Urban, Darren (April 27, 2020). "Cardinals Agree To Terms With 21 Undrafted Rookie Free Agents". AZCardinals.com. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
- ^ Urban, Darren (July 26, 2020). "Cardinals Make Roster Cuts After Adjusted Training Camp Rules". AZCardinals.com. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
- ^ Eisen, Michael (August 2, 2020). "Giants reach NFL's new 80-man roster limit". Giants.com. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
- ^ "UAlbany Alum Jarren Williams makes most of Giant chance". TimesUnion.com. January 1, 2022.
- ^ "Giants re-sign cornerback Jarren Williams". Giants.com. March 16, 2022.
- ^ Eisen, Michael (August 1, 2022). "Notebook: Giants sign veteran DB Jarrod Wilson, waive/injured Jarren Williams". Giants.com.
- ^ Benton, Dan (August 5, 2022). "Giants waive DB Jarren Williams off of injured reserve". Giantswire.com.
- ^ @Lions (November 29, 2022). "#Lions have released WR Josh Johnson from the Practice Squad and signed CB Jarren Williams to the Practice Squad" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ @Lions (August 4, 2023). "#Lions have waived injured CB Jarren Williams" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
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