Javarris Jamiel Williams (born April 8, 1986) is a former American football running back. He was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the seventh round of the 2009 NFL draft.[1] He played college football at Tennessee State University.[2]
 Williams during his tenure with the Chiefs. | |||||||
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| Position: | Running back | ||||||
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| Born: | April 8, 1986 Richmond, Texas, U.S. | ||||||
| Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 220 lb (100 kg) | ||||||
| Career information | |||||||
| High school: | Foster (Richmond, Texas) | ||||||
| College: | Tennessee State | ||||||
| NFL draft: | 2009 / round: 7 / pick: 212 | ||||||
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||||
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He was also a member of the Seattle Seahawks, Houston Texans, Dallas Cowboys, and Washington Redskins.
Early life
editHe played high school football at Foster High School in Richmond Texas.
Professional career
editKansas Chiefs
editWilliams spent the 2009 preseason as a member of the Kansas City Chiefs before being released.[3] Williams was promoted to the active roster on December 5, 2009, due to the season-ending knee injury suffered by Kolby Smith.
He was released on September 4, 2010.
Seattle Seahawks
editWilliams was signed to the practice squad of the Seattle Seahawks on October 6, 2010. He was released on October 10.[4]
Houston Texans
editOn August 12, 2011, Williams signed with the Houston Texans. He was released on September 3. He signed with the team's practice squad on October 19.
Williams was released on June 4, 2012.
Dallas Cowboys
editOn August 6, 2012, Williams signed with the Dallas Cowboys. He was released on August 27.
Washington Redskins
editWilliams signed with the practice squad of the Washington Redskins on September 11, 2012.[5]
References
edit- ^ "2009 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
- ^ "Chiefs select RB Javarris Williams in seventh round". Kansas City Chiefs. April 26, 2009. Archived from the original on May 2, 2009. Retrieved April 26, 2009.
- ^ "Chiefs announce roster moves". Kansas City Chiefs. September 5, 2009. Archived from the original on September 8, 2009. Retrieved September 5, 2009.
- ^ "SB Nation Profile". Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved December 7, 2017.
- ^ Tinsman, Brian (September 11, 2012). "Redskins Shuffle Roster, Practice Squad". Redskins.com. Archived from the original on September 13, 2012. Retrieved September 11, 2012.
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