Jonathan Williams (running back, born 1988)

Jonathan Williams
No. 23     Ottawa Redblacks
Date of birth: August 21, 1988
Place of birth: Smithfield, North Carolina
Career information
Status: Active
CFL status: International
Position(s): RB
Height: 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight: 210 lb (95 kg)
College: East Carolina
High school: Greenville (NC) Junius H. Rose
Organizations
As player:
2011
2013
2014-present

Cincinnati Bengals*
Calgary Stampeders
Ottawa Redblacks

*Offseason or practice squad only
Career stats
Playing stats at CFL.ca
Playing stats at NFL.com

Jonathan Edward Williams (born August 21, 1988) is an American football running back who is currently a member of the Ottawa Redblacks of the Canadian Football League. He played college football at East Carolina University and attended Junius H. Rose High School in Greenville, North Carolina. He has also been a member of the Cincinnati Bengals and Calgary Stampeders.

Early years

Williams played high school football for the Junius H. Rose High School Rampants. He helped the Rampants complete back-to-back 16-0 seaons, winning the Class 4A State Championships both years as a junior and senior. He earned all-conference and all-area honors in 2005 and 2006 and was a third-team All-America selection as a senior by EA Sports.[1]

College career

Williams played for the East Carolina Pirates form 2007 to 2010.[1] He finished his college career with 1,415 rushing yards and 16 rushing touchdowns.[2]

Professional career

Cincinnati Bengals

Williams was signed by the Cincinnati Bengals on July 28, 2011 after going undrafted in the 2011 NFL Draft. He was released by the Bengals on August 23, 2011.[3]

Calgary Stampeders

Williams signed with the Calgary Stampeders on June 23, 2013. He was released by the Stampeders on October 2, 2014.[4]

Ottawa Redblacks

Williams was signed to the Ottawa Redblacks' practice roster on September 15, 2014. He was promoted to the active roster on September 25, 2014.[5] He was named CFL Offensive Player of the Week for Week 15 of the 2014 CFL season for recording 180 rushing yards, two rushing TDs and two receptions for 49 yards.[6]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Jonathan Williams". ecupirates.com. Retrieved November 21, 2014.
  2. ↑ "Jon Williams". sports-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved November 21, 2014.
  3. ↑ "Jonathan Williams". kffl.com. Retrieved November 21, 2014.
  4. ↑ "Transactions 2013". cfl.ca. Retrieved November 21, 2014.
  5. ↑ "2014 Transactions". cfl.ca. Retrieved November 21, 2014.
  6. ↑ "Ottawa running back Jonathan Williams named CFL’s offensive player of the week". theglobeandmail.com. October 7, 2014. Retrieved November 21, 2014.

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