Thomas Williams (American football)
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 Thomas Williams (#41) celebrates a victory with teammate Taylor Mays (#2) |
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| Jacksonville Jaguars — No. 53 | |
| Linebacker | |
| Date of birth: December 25, 1984 | |
| Place of birth: Vacaville, California | |
| Height: 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | Weight: 238 lb (108 kg) |
| National Football League debut | |
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| No regular season or postseason appearances | |
| Career history | |
| College: USC | |
| NFL Draft: 2008 / Round: 5 / Pick: 155 | |
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Thomas Williams (born December 25, 1984 in Vacaville, California) is an American football linebacker who was a 5th round selection (155th overall) in the 2008 NFL Draft for the Jacksonville Jaguars in the National Football League.
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[edit] High school career
Williams prepped at Vacaville High School. He was the first person from his high school to be drafted in the NFL since Vince Newsome was drafted 97th overall in the 1983.[1]
[edit] College career
Williams started 14 games at 3 different positions (including fullback) while playing college football at the University of Southern California. He was all-Pac-10 honorable mention in 2007 and was invited to the East West Shrine Game and the Hula Bowl.
[edit] Pro career
Williams was invited to the NFL Combine. Williams was selected 155th overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2008 NFL draft.
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[edit] References
- ^ Matt Miller, Big draft day for local football talent, The Reporter, April 28, 2008, Accessed April 28, 2008.
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