DeShawn Williams

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DeShawn Williams
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Williams with the Denver Broncos in 2021
No. 75 – Carolina Panthers
Position: Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1992-12-29) December 29, 1992 (age 31)
Central, South Carolina, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:295 lb (134 kg)
Career information
High school: D. W. Daniel
(Central, South Carolina)
College: Clemson (2011–2014)
Undrafted: 2015
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Practice squad
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Total tackles:148
Sacks:9.0
Interceptions:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

DeShawn Shamaine Williams (born December 29, 1992) [1] is an American professional football defensive end for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Clemson.

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Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 0+1⁄2 in
(1.84 m)		303 lb
(137 kg)		32+1⁄4 in
(0.82 m)		9+1⁄4 in
(0.23 m)		5.07 s1.71 s2.94 s4.66 s7.70 s30.0 in
(0.76 m)		8 ft 9 in
(2.67 m)		28 reps
All values from Pro Day [2]

Cincinnati Bengals

Williams signed with the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent on May 8, 2015. [3] He was released by the Bengals on September 5, 2015, during final roster cuts and was signed to the practice squad the next day. He spent his entire rookie season on the practice squad. [4] [5] He signed a reserve/futures contract with the Bengals on January 6, 2016. [6]

He was released by the Bengals on November 26, 2016, but was re-signed two days later. [7] [8]

On September 2, 2017, Williams was waived by the Bengals and was signed to the practice squad the next day. [9] [10]

Denver Broncos (first stint)

On January 17, 2018, Williams signed a reserve/future contract with the Denver Broncos. [11] He was waived on September 1, 2018, and was signed to the practice squad the next day. [12] [13] He was released on September 11, 2018. [14]

Miami Dolphins

On October 16, 2018, Williams was signed to the Miami Dolphins practice squad. [15] On December 5, 2018, Williams was released from the Dolphins practice squad.

Indianapolis Colts

On December 10, 2018, Williams was signed to the Indianapolis Colts practice squad. [16] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 13, 2019. [17] He was waived on April 30, 2019. [18]

Denver Broncos (second stint)

On May 13, 2019, Williams was signed by the Broncos. [19] He was released on August 31, 2019. [20]

Calgary Stampeders

Williams signed with the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL) on December 5, 2019. [21] He was released on August 11, 2020. [22] He did not play a game for the Stampeders as the 2020 CFL season had been postponed to due the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada.

Denver Broncos (third stint)

On August 15, 2020, Williams re-signed with the Broncos, his third stint with the team. [23] He was waived on September 5, 2020, [24] but was signed to the practice squad the following day. [25] He was promoted to the active roster on September 25, 2020. [26]

In Week 6 against the New England Patriots, Williams recorded his first career interception off a pass thrown by Cam Newton during the 18–12 win. [27] In Week 11 against the Miami Dolphins, Williams recorded his first two career sacks on Tua Tagovailoa during the 20–13 win. [28]

Williams entered the 2021 season as a backup interior defensive lineman. He was named a starter in Week 8 and started the remainder of the season. He suffered an elbow injury in Week 16 and was placed on injured reserve on December 28. [29] He finished the season with 39 tackles, one sack, and two passes defensed through 15 games and eight starts.

On March 18, 2022, Williams re-signed with the Broncos. [30] He played all 17 games with 15 starts, recording 37 tackles and a career-high 4.5 sacks.

Carolina Panthers

On March 15, 2023, Williams signed a one-year contract with the Carolina Panthers. [31] He played in 16 games with 10 starts, recording 33 tackles and one sack.

Buffalo Bills

On March 28, 2024, Williams signed with the Buffalo Bills. [32] He was released as part of final roster cuts on August 27. [33]

Carolina Panthers (second stint)

On September 10, 2024, Williams was signed to the Carolina Panthers practice squad. [34] He was promoted to the active roster on October 8. [35] He was waived on December 10, and re-signed to the practice squad the next day. [36] [37]

NFL career statistics

Legend
BoldCareer high
YearTeamGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
GPGSCmbSoloAstSckTFLIntYdsTDLngPDFFFRYdsTD
2016 CIN 402110.50000000000
2020 DEN 14113720172.04110130000
2021 DEN 1583917221.01000020000
2022 DEN 17153721164.54000030000
2023 CAR 16103313201.02000010000
664414872769.011110190000

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  2. ↑ "2015 Draft Scout DeShawn Williams, Clemson NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved August 24, 2022.
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  5. ↑ Kirkendall, Josh (September 6, 2015). "Cincinnati Bengals 2015 practice squad announced". CincyJungle.com. Retrieved November 21, 2016.
  6. ↑ "After passing on Saints, DeShawn Williams bets on Bengals" . Retrieved September 1, 2016.
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  10. ↑ Hobson, Geoff (September 3, 2017). "Elliott, DeShawn Williams return on practice squad". Bengals.com. Archived from the original on October 13, 2017.
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  13. ↑ DiLalla, Aric (September 2, 2018). "Broncos sign nine players to practice squad". DenverBroncos.com.
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