Brandon Williams (cornerback)
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Free Agent — No. -- | |
Cornerback | |
Date of birth: November 17, 1980 | |
Place of birth: Omaha, Nebraska | |
Height: 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | Weight: 186 lb (84 kg) |
National Football League debut | |
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No regular season or postseason appearances | |
Career history | |
College: Michigan | |
Undrafted in 2003 | |
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Current status: Active | |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Stats at NFL.com |
Brandon Williams (born November 17, 1980 in Omaha, Nebraska) is an American football cornerback who is currently a free agent. He was originally signed by the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent in 2003. He played college football at Michigan.
Williams has also been a Atlanta Falcons, Cincinnati Bengals and New York Giants.
[edit] Early years
Williams attended Omaha Central High School. There he played cornerback and running back and earned Class A All-State honors as well as an honorable mention All-America nod from USA Today.
[edit] College career
Williams attended the University of Michigan where he played 45 games and started six games at cornerback. Williams posted career totals of 74 tackles (61 solo), two interceptions, 10 passes defensed, and two fumble recoveries at Michigan.
[edit] Professional career
Williams signed his first NFL contract in 2003 with the Denver Broncos. He spent time on the Atlanta Falcons' regular-season roster time in 2003 and 2005, but was not active for a game. On November 8, 2006, Williams signed with Cincinnati Bengals to their practice squad, where he remained for the final eight games of the season. On January 2, 2007, he was signed to the Bengals offseason roster.