Bryce Williams (American football)

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Bryce Williams
Personal information
Born: (1993-02-24) February 24, 1993 (age 31)
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, U.S.
Height:6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight:258 lb (117 kg)
Career information
High school: North Davidson
(Lexington, North Carolina)
College:
Position: Tight end
Undrafted: 2016
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Player stats at PFR

Bryce Williams (born February 2, 1993) is a former American football tight end. He was signed by the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent in 2016. He played college football at East Carolina after a brief tenure at Marshall.

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College career

Marshall

Williams was an invited walk-on for the 2013 season and made the team at Marshall but was redshirted. At the end of the season he decided to transfer to ECU. [1]

East Carolina

Williams played three seasons for the ECU Pirates and recorded 96 catches for 1,040 yards and 13 touchdowns. [2] Williams was named to the American Athletic Conference All-Conference Second-team as a Junior in 2014 and the All-Conference First-team following his Senior season in 2015.

Professional career

New England Patriots

Williams signed with the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent on May 6, 2016. [3] He was waived by the Patriots on September 3, 2016. [4]

Los Angeles Rams

On September 5, 2016, Williams was signed to the Los Angeles Rams' practice squad. [5] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Rams on January 3, 2017 after spending his entire rookie season on the practice squad. [6] On May 3, 2017, he was waived by the Rams. [7]

Seattle Seahawks

Williams signed with the Seattle Seahawks on May 11, 2017. [8] He was released on June 8, 2017. [9]

Carolina Panthers

On August 3, 2017, Williams was signed by the Carolina Panthers. [10] He was waived on September 1, 2017. [11]

Arizona Cardinals

On April 11, 2018, Williams signed with the Arizona Cardinals. [12] He was waived on September 1, 2018. [13]

Arizona Hotshots

Williams signed with the Arizona Hotshots of the Alliance of American Football for the 2019 season. [14] He was waived on February 21, 2019.

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