American football player (born 1994)
American football player
David Williams (born June 17, 1994) is a former American football running back . He played college football at South Carolina and Arkansas .[ 1] [ 2]
Early years
Williams attended and played high school football at Imhotep Institute Charter High School .[ 3]
College career
Williams played college football for South Carolina from 2014 to 2016. He transferred to Arkansas for the 2017 season.[ 4] [ 5]
Collegiate statistics
Professional career
Denver Broncos (first stint)
Williams was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the seventh round (226th overall) of the 2018 NFL draft .[ 6] He was waived on September 1, 2018 and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[ 7] [ 8]
Jacksonville Jaguars
The Jacksonville Jaguars signed Williams off Denver's practice squad on October 9, 2018.[ 9]
As a rookie, he appeared in six games and had eight carries for 36 rushing yards.[ 10] On May 9, 2019, the Jaguars waived Williams.[ 11]
Denver Broncos (second stint)
On July 19, 2019, Williams re-signed with the Broncos.[ 12] He was waived on August 31, 2019.[ 13]
Detroit Lions
On September 11, 2019, Williams was signed to the Detroit Lions practice squad, but was released the next day.[ 14]
Indianapolis Colts
On September 18, 2019, Williams was signed to the Indianapolis Colts practice squad, but was released two days later.[ 15] [ 16]
References
^ "Former Gamecock David Williams staying in the SEC after all" . thestate . Retrieved March 13, 2019 .
^ "Arkansas Pro Day report: David Williams looks for right situation" . wholehogsports.com . Retrieved March 13, 2019 .
^ "David Williams, Imhotep Institute , All Purpose Back" . 247Sports . Retrieved March 13, 2019 .
^ "Former South Carolina RB David Williams announces transfer to SEC school" . Saturday Down South . June 16, 2017. Retrieved March 13, 2019 .
^ "David Williams College Stats" . College Football at Sports-Reference.com . Retrieved March 13, 2019 .
^ "Broncos select running back, David Williams in the seventh round of the 2018 NFL Draft" . MileHighReport.com . April 28, 2018. Retrieved June 2, 2018 .
^ DiLalla, Aric (September 1, 2018). "Broncos trim roster to 53 players" . DenverBroncos.com .
^ DiLalla, Aric (September 2, 2018). "Broncos sign nine players to practice squad" . DenverBroncos.com .
^ "Jaguars sign running backs Jamaal Charles and Dave Williams, promote tight end David Grinnage to active roster" . Jaguars.com . October 9, 2018.
^ "David Williams 2018 Game Log" . Pro-Football-Reference.com . Retrieved March 13, 2019 .
^ Bouda, Nate (May 9, 2019). "Jaguars Waiving RB David Williams" .
^ DiLalla, Aric (July 19, 2019). "Broncos sign RB Dave Williams" . DenverBroncos.com . Archived from the original on July 19, 2019. Retrieved July 19, 2019 .
^ DiLalla, Aric (August 31, 2019). "Broncos make series of roster moves to reach 53-man limit" . DenverBroncos.com .
^ "Lions sign free agent RB David Williams to practice squad" . DetroitLions.com . September 11, 2019. Archived from the original on September 12, 2019. Retrieved September 12, 2019 .
^ "Colts Sign RB David Williams To Practice Squad" . Colts.com . September 18, 2019.
^ "Colts Sign RB Darius Jackson To Practice Squad" . Colts.com . September 20, 2019.
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