Darius Williams (defensive back)
| No. 27 Massachusetts Pirates | |
 Williams with the Alouettes in 2022 | |
| Born: | August 11, 1998 St. Petersburg, Florida, U.S. |
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| Career information | |
| CFL status | American |
| Position(s) | Defensive back |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
| Weight | 195 lb (88 kg) |
| College | Carson–Newman |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2021 | Edmonton Elks |
| 2022 | Montreal Alouettes |
| 2022 | Ottawa Redblacks |
| 2024–present | Massachusetts Pirates |
| Career stats | |
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Darius Williams (born August 11, 1998) is a professional gridiron football defensive back for the Massachusetts Pirates of the Indoor Football League (IFL). He played college football at Carson-Newman University.
Early years[edit]
Williams was born and raised in St. Petersburg, Florida. He attended school at Osceola Fundamental High School for his freshman and the first semester of his sophomore year. He then transferred to Northside Christian School. He played as a safety while at Northside Christian School. He was named a Blue-Gray all-American and Pinellas County All-Star for having the most tackles for a defensive back over a two-year period in high school.[1]
College[edit]
Williams attended Carson–Newman University where he played for the Eagles. He participated in the East-West Shrine Bowl in 2020, after four seasons at the collegiate level.[2] He recorded 179 tackles, a sack, eight interceptions, and two fumble recoveries in 41 games. He graduated from Carson-Newman University with a bachelor's degree in Exercise Science and Recreational Management.
Professional career[edit]
Edmonton Elks[edit]
Williams signed with the Edmonton Elks on January 11, 2021.[3] He played in all 14 regular season games where he had 30 defensive tackles, six special teams tackles, and one forced fumble.[4] However, he was released on February 14, 2022.[5]
Montreal Alouettes[edit]
On February 17, 2022, Williams signed a one-year contract with the Montreal Alouettes.[6] He played in his first game as an Alouette on June 16, 2022, where he also recorded his first career interception in the game against the Toronto Argonauts.[4] He played in ten regular season games where he recorded nine defensive tackles, five special teams tackles, and two interceptions before being released on September 20, 2022.[7]
Ottawa Redblacks[edit]
On October 6, 2022, it was announced that Williams had signed a practice roster agreement with the Ottawa Redblacks.[8] On May 18, 2023, Williams was released by the Redblacks.[9]
Massachusetts Pirates[edit]
On December 19, 2023, Williams signed with the Massachusetts Pirates of the Indoor Football League (IFL).[10]
References[edit]
- ^ "CF Pro football".
- ^ "Carson-Newman Eagles Official page". CN Eagles.com. Retrieved 2022-04-06.
- ^ "Transactions – Football player trades and signings". Canadian Football League. Retrieved June 18, 2022.
- ^ a b "Darius Williams". Canadian Football League. Retrieved June 18, 2022.
- ^ "Transactions – Football player trades and signings". Canadian Football League. Retrieved June 18, 2022.
- ^ "Alouettes sign defensive back Darius Williams". Montreal Alouettes. February 17, 2022.
- ^ "Transactions – Football player trades and signings". Canadian Football League. Retrieved September 25, 2022.
- ^ "Redblacks sign American DB Darius Williams". Ottawa Redblacks. October 6, 2022.
- ^ "Transactions – Football player trades and signings". Canadian Football League. Retrieved May 21, 2023.
- ^ "Pirates Sign DB Darius Williams". Massachusetts Pirates. 2023-12-28. Retrieved 2024-03-05.
External links[edit]
- 1998 births
- Living people
- American football defensive backs
- Canadian football defensive backs
- Carson–Newman Eagles football players
- Edmonton Elks players
- Montreal Alouettes players
- Ottawa Redblacks players
- Players of American football from St. Petersburg, Florida
- Players of Canadian football from St. Petersburg, Florida
- Massachusetts Pirates players