Brandon Williams (tight end)

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Brandon Williams
Carolina Panthers Tight End Brandon Williams warming up- 2014-04-25 07-18.png
Personal information
Born: (1987-10-12) October 12, 1987 (age 35)
Chicago, Illinois
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:247 lb (112 kg)
Career information
High school: Blue Island (IL) Eisenhower
College: Oregon
Position: Tight end
Undrafted: 2012
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:19
Receiving yards:201
Receiving touchdowns:0
Player stats at NFL.com

Brandon Darrnell 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 2013 season.

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Professional career

Brandon Williams warming for Carolina Panthers, 2024. Carolina Panthers Tight End Brandon Williams warming up- 2014-04-25 07-18.png
Brandon Williams warming for Carolina Panthers, 2024.

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.

On September 26, 2015, Williams was waived by the Panthers. [1]

Miami Dolphins

On September 30, 2015, Williams was signed to the Miami Dolphins' practice squad. [2] On December 5, 2015, Williams was waived. [3] On December 8, 2015, he was signed to the active roster. On December 14, 2015, he was placed on injured reserve.

Seattle Seahawks

On April 28, 2016, Williams was signed by the Seattle Seahawks. He played in all 16 games and playoffs. He was an extremely tough blocker and a key special teams player. He also started in The Seahawks last playoff games vs the Atlanta Falcons. [4]

Indianapolis Colts

On March 20, 2017, Williams signed with the Indianapolis Colts. [5] 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. [6] [7]

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. [8] 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. [9]

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