Brandon Williams (tight end)

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Brandon Williams
Carolina Panthers Tight End Brandon Williams warming up- 2014-04-25 07-18.png
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Position: Tight end
Personal information
Born: (1987-10-12) October 12, 1987 (age 37)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:247 lb (112 kg)
Career information
High school: Blue Island (IL) Eisenhower
College: Oregon
Undrafted: 2012
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:19
Receiving yards:201
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Brandon Darnell Williams (born October 12, 1987) is a former American football tight end. He was signed by the Carolina Panthers as an undrafted free agent in 2012 out of the University of Oregon. He played basketball at Portland Bible College and won a Conference Championship in the 2013 season.

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Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeight 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 3+1⁄4 in
(1.91 m)		248 lb
(112 kg)		4.56 s1.63 s2.67 s4.53 s7.25 s36.0 in
(0.91 m)		10 ft 8 in
(3.25 m)		26 reps
All values from Pro Day [1]

Carolina Panthers

In 2012, after his basketball career at Portland Bible College, Williams entered the NFL Draft. After going undrafted, he worked out for several teams and gained interest. He eventually signed with the Carolina Panthers in 2013. [2]

On September 26, 2015, Williams was waived by the Panthers. [3]

Miami Dolphins

On September 30, 2015, Williams was signed to the Miami Dolphins' practice squad. [4] On December 5, 2015, Williams was waived. [5] On December 8, 2015, he was signed to the active roster. On December 14, 2015, he was placed on injured reserve. [6]

Seattle Seahawks

On April 28, 2016, Williams was signed by the Seattle Seahawks. [7]

Indianapolis Colts

On March 20, 2017, Williams signed with the Indianapolis Colts. [8] On September 3, 2017, he was released by the Colts, but was re-signed the next day after Erik Swoope was placed on injured reserve. [9] [10]

On September 17, 2017, in Week 2, Williams had his first reception as a member of the Colts, a 20-yard catch from quarterback Jacoby Brissett, in the 16–13 overtime loss to the Arizona Cardinals. [11] In Week 15, Williams was hospitalized after suffering a serious head injury on a punt play. He was diagnosed with a concussion and was placed on injured reserve on December 22, 2017. [12]

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References

  1. ↑ "Brandon Williams College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved June 7, 2024.
  2. ↑ "Panthers agree to terms with 13 college free agents". Panthers.com. April 30, 2013. Retrieved January 15, 2025.
  3. ↑ "WR Bersin signed to active roster". Panthers.com. September 26, 2015. Archived from the original on September 28, 2015. Retrieved October 8, 2015.
  4. ↑ Poupart, Alain (September 30, 2015). "NOTEBOOK: Francis Excited About NFL Debut; Other Notes". Dolphins.com. Archived from the original on October 10, 2015. Retrieved October 8, 2015.
  5. ↑ "PRESS RELEASE: Dolphins Make Roster Moves". www.miamidolphins.com. Archived from the original on December 7, 2015. Retrieved December 7, 2015.
  6. ↑ Warnemuende, Jeremy (December 14, 2015). "Dolphins sign DT Deandre Coleman, place Brandon Williams on IR". 247Sports. Retrieved December 28, 2024.
  7. ↑ Condotta, Bob (April 28, 2016). "Seahawks sign free agent TE Brandon Williams, former Oregon Duck". Seattle Times. Retrieved April 28, 2016.
  8. ↑ Bowen, Kevin (March 20, 2017). "Colts Sign Veteran Tight End Brandon Williams". Colts.com. Archived from the original on March 21, 2017. Retrieved March 21, 2017.
  9. ↑ Walker, Andrew (September 3, 2017). "Colts Claim Five Players Off Waivers". Colts.com. Archived from the original on November 9, 2017.
  10. ↑ "Indianapolis Colts Make Roster Moves". Blogs.Colts.com. September 4, 2017. Archived from the original on September 8, 2017. Retrieved September 8, 2017.
  11. ↑ "Arizona Cardinals at Indianapolis Colts - September 17th, 2017". Pro-Football-Reference.com . Retrieved October 14, 2017.
  12. ↑ Walker, Andrew (December 22, 2017). "After 'Very Scary' Concussion, Colts Place Tight End Brandon Williams On Injured Reserve". Colts.com.


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