Gemara Williams

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Gemara Williams
No. 42, 43, 3
Date of birth (1983-04-30) April 30, 1983 (age 41)
Place of birth Oak Park, Michigan, U.S.
Career information
CFL status International
Position(s) DB
Height5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Weight195 lb (88 kg)
US college Buffalo
High school Brother Rice
Career history
As player
20062007 New England Patriots
20082009 Montreal Alouettes
20092010 Edmonton Eskimos
Career stats

Gemara La'Juan Williams (born April 30, 1983) is an American former professional football player who saw action in the NFL and CFL. He was signed by the New England Patriots in 2006 and was later placed on season-ending injury reserve. He saw minimal action in 2007 and 2008 on special teams and defense. Williams known as a speedster for his 4.2 speed, played college football at Buffalo.

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Williams also played for the Montreal Alouettes and Edmonton Eskimos.

Professional career

New England Patriots

Williams was signed as an undrafted free agent out of the University at Buffalo after the 2006 NFL draft by the Patriots but was released before training camp. Williams re-signed on August 12, 2006, only to be placed on season-ending injured reserve at the start of the 2006 season. In 2007 Williams was part of the Patriots 18-1 season contributing as a kick returner and nickel back.

Edmonton Eskimos

After suffering an ACL injury with the Montreal Alouettes, Williams was signed to the Edmonton Eskimos on September 1, 2009 to finish his remaining years with the Eskimos.

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