Greedy Williams

Greedy Williams

Williams with the Cleveland Browns in 2019
Personal information
Born:	(1997-12-03) December 3, 1997 (age 26) Shreveport, Louisiana, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:	185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High school:	Calvary Baptist Academy (Shreveport, Louisiana)
College:	LSU (2016–2018)
Position:	Cornerback
NFL Draft:	2019  / Round: 2 / Pick: 46
Career history
Cleveland Browns (2019–2022) Philadelphia Eagles (2023)*
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Consensus All-American (2018) 2× First-team All-SEC (2017, 2018)
Career NFL statistics as of 2022
Total tackles: 99 Interceptions: 2 Pass deflections: 12 Forced fumbles: 1
Player stats at NFL.com  ·  PFR

Andraez Montrell "Greedy" Williams (born December 3, 1997) is an American football cornerback who is a free agent. He played college football at LSU and was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft.

High school career

At Calvary Baptist Academy, Williams was able to win consecutive state titles, with quarterback Shea Patterson. ^[1]

College career

After redshirting his first year, Williams earned a starting spot after junior Kevin Toliver II was suspended. After Toliver came back from suspension, Williams kept his spot throughout the season. ^[2] As a freshman, Williams led the SEC in interceptions and passes defended. ^[3] As a result, he was selected to the All-SEC first-team. He became only the second LSU freshman to make the All-SEC team since 1986 (the other being Brad Wing in 2011). ^[4] On December 2, 2018, Williams announced that he would forgo his remaining two years of eligibility and declare for the 2019 NFL Draft. ^[5]

College statistics

LSU Tigers
Year	Class	Position	GP	Tackles					Interceptions					Fumbles
				Solo	Ast	Total	Loss	Sack	Int	Yards	Avg	TD	PD	FR	Yards	TD	FF
2016	Freshman	CB	Redshirted
2017	Freshman	CB	13	26	12	38	1.5	0.0	6	32	5.3	0	10	0	0	0	0
2018	Sophomore	CB	11	23	10	33	0.0	0.0	2	20	10.0	0	9	0	0	0	0

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables

Height	Weight	Arm length	Hand span	40-yard dash	10-yard split	20-yard split	Vertical jump	Broad jump	Bench press
6 ft 1+7⁄8 in (1.88 m)	185 lb (84 kg)	31+1⁄2 in (0.80 m)	9+1⁄4 in (0.23 m)	4.37 s	1.51 s	2.56 s	36.0 in (0.91 m)	10 ft 4 in (3.15 m)	8 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day [6] [7] [8] [9]

Cleveland Browns

Williams was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the second round (46th overall) of the 2019 NFL Draft. ^[10]

After suffering a nerve injury in his shoulder during training camp, Williams was placed on injured reserve on October 12, 2020. ^[11]

Williams was placed on injured reserve with a hamstring injury on September 9, 2022. ^[12] He was activated on October 15, 2022. ^[13]

Philadelphia Eagles

On March 16, 2023, the Philadelphia Eagles signed Williams to a one year contract. ^[14] He was released on August 19. ^[15]

NFL career statistics

Regular season

Year	Team	Games		Tackles				Interceptions						Fumbles
		G	GS	Comb	Total	Ast	Sack	PD	Int	Yds	Avg	Lng	TDs	FF	FR
2019	CLE	12	12	47	37	10	0.0	2	0	0	0.0	0	0	0	0
2020	CLE	did not play due to injury
2021	CLE	16	9	41	35	6	0.0	10	2	7	3.5	7	0	1	0
2022	CLE	11	0	11	6	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total		39	21	99	78	21	0.0	12	2	7	3.5	7	0	1	0

Personal life

Williams was nicknamed "Greedy" by his aunt, who called him "Greedy-Deedee" after babysitting him as an infant. His mother later took out the Deedee, and Williams adopted the name. In 2015, he told USA Today "I love [the nickname]. They say it’s a great DB name. It helps to be greedy as a defensive back." ^[1]

His brother Rodarius Williams is an American football cornerback who was drafted by the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL) as a sixth round pick (#201 overall) in the 2021 NFL Draft. Rodarius played college football at Oklahoma State.

References

1. Halley, Jim (July 8, 2015). "The Opening: LSU commit Greedy Williams has formula for success -- and great nickname". USA Today. Retrieved March 11, 2018.
2. Suss, Nick (September 12, 2017). "Being Greedy: CB Greedy Williams solidifies spot as starter on LSU defense". seccountry.com. Retrieved March 11, 2018.
3. Suss, Nick (November 29, 2017). "Putting LSU CB Greedy Williams' unprecedented freshman season in context". seccountry.com. Retrieved March 11, 2018.
4. Ross Dellenger (December 4, 2017). "LSU lands six players on AP All-SEC teams, including first-team freshman Greedy Williams". The Advocate. Retrieved March 11, 2018.
5. Newport, Kyle. "Greedy Williams Declares for 2019 NFL Draft, Will Leave LSU". Bleacher Report. Retrieved April 11, 2019.
6. "Greedy Williams Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". National Football League. Retrieved August 15, 2019.
7. "Greedy Williams, LSU, CB, 2019 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". draftscout.com. Retrieved February 20, 2022.
8. "Browns select CB Greedy Williams with pick No. 46". National Football League. Retrieved February 20, 2022.
9. "Greedy Williams 2019 NFL Draft Profile". insider.espn.com. Retrieved February 20, 2022.
10. Patra, Kevin (April 26, 2019). "Browns trade up to grab cornerback Greedy Williams". NFL.com.
11. Gribble, Andrew (October 12, 2020). "CB Greedy Williams heading to injured reserve". ClevelandBrowns.com. Retrieved October 29, 2020.
12. "Browns place CB Greedy Williams on injured reserve". ClevelandBrowns.com. September 9, 2022.
13. "Browns Make Several Roster Moves Before Patriots Game". theOBR.com. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
14. "CB Greedy Williams departs Cleveland, signs with Eagles". Browns Wire. March 17, 2023. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
15. Kracz, Ed (August 19, 2023). "Eagles Cut McPhearson & Greedy Among Roster Moves: Cutdown Tracker". Sports Illustrated .

External links

• Career statistics and player information from Sports Reference (college)
• Greedy Williams on Twitter
• LSU Tigers bio