Keron Williams

Keron Williams
No. 9     Free agent
Date of birth: September 3, 1984
Place of birth: Jamaica, W.I.
Career information
CFL status: International
Position(s): DE
Height: 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight: 260 lb (120 kg)
College: Massachusetts
High school: Palm Beach Gardens
Organizations
As player:
20062007
20082009
20102013
Calgary Stampeders
Montreal Alouettes
BC Lions
Career highlights and awards
Grey Cup Champion (2009, 2011)
CFL All-Star: 2009, 2012
CFL East All-Star: 2008, 2009
CFL West All-Star: 2011, 2012
Honours:
  • CFLPA Pro Player All-Star (2008)
Career stats
Playing stats at CFL.ca

Keron Donavan Williams (born September 3, 1984) is a Canadian football defensive tackle who is currently a free agent. He was originally signed by the Calgary Stampeders in 2006.[1] Williams played college football for the UMass Minutemen.

Professional career

Williams was signed by the Calgary Stampeders in 2006 and made his professional debut at defensive tackle against the Lions on October 15, 2006.[1] Following two seasons with the Stampeders, he signed as a free agent with the Montreal Alouettes where he won his first Grey Cup championship in 2009. After his championship-winning season, Williams signed with the BC Lions as a free agent on February 16, 2010 and switched to playing defensive end.[2] He won his second Grey Cup championship as a member of the Lions in 2011 after BC won the 99th Grey Cup while beginning the season 0-5.[3] Williams finished the 2012 CFL season as the league leader in sacks with 12, which was also a career high.

Personal info

Williams spends his offseason in Apopka, Florida with his wife, Lexi (Hasti) and their daughter Jazmyne, where he works as a graphic designer.[1] He is the son of Ivanah Thomas.

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