Dan Williams III (wide receiver)

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Dan Williams III
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Position: Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1995-08-06) August 6, 1995 (age 29)
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High school: East St. Louis
(East St. Louis, Illinois)
College: Jackson State (2013–2017)
Undrafted: 2017
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only

Daniel Williams III (born August 6, 1995) is an American professional football wide receiver. He plays for the Duluth Harbor Monsters. He played college football at Jackson State. He was also a member of the New York Jets, Washington Redskins, Cleveland Browns, Seattle Seahawks, Memphis Express, Tampa Bay Vipers, Calgary Stampeders, and Orlando Guardians.

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College career

Williams played four years at Jackson State. He finished as the school's all-time leader in receptions. [1]

Jackson State Tigers
SeasonTeamGPReceiving
RecYdsAvgTD
2013 Jackson State 1010929.200
2014 Jackson State 127299013.759
2015 Jackson State 115480014.817
2016 Jackson State 84759912.743
College Totals [2] 41183248113.5619

Professional career

New York Jets

Williams signed to the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent on August 14, 2017. [3] He was later released and signed to the practice squad.

Washington Redskins

Williams signed a future contract with the Washington Redskins on August 13, 2018. [4]

Cleveland Browns

Williams was signed to the practice squad of the Cleveland Browns on December 6, 2018. [5] He was later released and signed a future contract.

Seattle Seahawks

Williams signed a future contract with the Seattle Seahawks in 2019. [6]

Memphis Express

Williams signed with the Memphis Express in 2019.

Tampa Bay Vipers

Williams signed with the Tampa Bay Vipers in 2020. He was the league's second-leading receiver before the league was shut down. [7]

Calgary Stampeders

Williams signed with the Calgary Stampeders in 2021.

Orlando Guardians

Williams signed with the Orlando Guardians in 2023.

Duluth Harbor Monsters

On March 7, 2025, Williams signed with the Duluth Harbor Monsters of The Arena League.

Career Statistics

YearLeagueTeamGPReceivingRushingFumbles
RecYdsAvgLngTDAttYdsAvgLngTDFumLost
2019 AAF MEM 4171649.65401
2020 XFL TB 52333814.70421
2021 CFL CGY 355210.40300
2023 XFL ORL 61515210.13190
2025 TAL DUL

References

  1. Wilhelm, David (18 August 2017). "This former East St. Louis football star just wanted a shot in the NFL. Now he has one". Belleville News-Democrat. Retrieved 8 March 2025.
  2. "Daniel Williams". The Football Database. Retrieved 8 March 2025.
  3. "Jets Sign WR Daniel Williams". New York Jets. 14 August 2017. Retrieved 8 March 2025.
  4. Butler, Alex (13 August 2018). "Washington Redskins sign WR Williams, place WR Davis on IR". United Press International. Retrieved 8 March 2025.
  5. Driscoll, Dennis (6 December 2018). "Football Alum Daniel Williams Signs with Cleveland Browns". Jackson State Tigers Football. Retrieved 8 March 2025.
  6. Boyle, John (24 July 2019). "Seahawks Make Roster Moves Prior To Start Of Training Camp". Seattle Seahawks. Retrieved 8 March 2025.
  7. "Stampeders sign former NFL, XFL receiver Dan Williams III". 3DownNation. 11 February 2021. Retrieved 8 March 2025.