Brandon Williams (wide receiver)
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| St. Louis Rams — No. 16 | |
| Wide receiver | |
| Date of birth: February 24, 1984 | |
| Place of birth: St. Louis, Missouri | |
| Height: 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | Weight: 183 lb (83 kg) |
| National Football League debut | |
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| 2006 for the San Francisco 49ers | |
| Career history | |
| College: Wisconsin | |
| NFL Draft: 2006 / Round: 3 / Pick: 84 | |
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| Stats at NFL.com | |
- For the basketball player, see Brandon Williams (basketball).
Brandon Michael Williams (born February 24, 1984 in St. Louis, Missouri) is an American football wide receiver for the St. Louis Rams of the National Football League. He was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the third round of the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college football at Wisconsin.
[edit] High school
Attended Normandy High School played with Laurence Maroney, (RB- New England Patroits) then transferred to Hazelwood East High School, the same high school as fellow and former NFL players Jamar Fletcher (CB - Detroit Lions), Scott Starks, (CB - Jacksonville Jaguars), Terrell Fletcher (former RB - San Diego Chargers), and Bryan Fletcher (TE - Indianapolis Colts).He was named to All-Midlands team by Super Prep and Prep Football Report. He was a two-time, second-team all-state and three-time, first-team all-conference selection. He caught 97 passes for 2,157 yards and returned 58 punts for 1,210 yards and 23 total touchdowns during career.
[edit] College career
In 2002, he played in all 14 games, including six starts. He was second-team freshman All-American by The Sporting News. He was a first-team freshman All-Big Ten selection by The Sporting News. He had a team-high 52 receptions were school freshman record. He broke the school-record with 32 kickoff returns for school-record 670 yards.
In 2003, he started 12 games. He was team’s No. 2 receiver with 49 catches and one touchdown. He led Badgers with 1,319 all-purpose yards. He ranked seventh in Big Ten with 21.6-yard kickoff return average.
In 2004, He led team with 42 receptions and 517 receiving yards. He was second on the team with 1,010 all-purpose yards. He was an honorable mention All-Big Ten pick.
In 2005, Williams was named a second-team All-Big Ten selection. He enjoyed his best season in 2005, hauling in 59 passes for 1,095 yards (18.6 avg.) and six touchdowns. He also rushed seven times for 47 yards (6.71 avg.). He ran back 26 punts, taking in two for touchdowns.
[edit] Personal
Williams loves traveling and he is currently engaged to his girlfriend. They are expecting their first child together. In his spare time he enjoys collecting boxsets and posting on almightylol.
