Ed Williams (wide receiver)

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Ed Williams
Personal information
Born: (1991-03-14) March 14, 1991 (age 33)
Tampa, Florida, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:196 lb (89 kg)
Career information
High school: Tampa (FL) Alonso
College: Fort Hays State
Position: Wide receiver
Undrafted: 2015
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Stats at CFL.ca

Ed Lee Williams (born March 14, 1991) is a former American football wide receiver. He played college football at Fort Hays State. Williams was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2015. [1]

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Professional career

After going undrafted in the 2015 NFL draft, Williams signed with the Green Bay Packers on August 3, 2015. [2] On September 5, 2015, he was released by the Packers during final team cuts. [3] Williams was signed to the Packers' practice squad on September 8, 2015. [4] On January 18, 2016, he was re-signed by the Packers after finishing the season on the practice squad. [5] Williams was released by the Packers on August 29, 2016. [6]

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References

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