Jarvis Williams (wide receiver)

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Jarvis Williams
No. 11
Position: Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1987-10-15) October 15, 1987 (age 36)
Orlando, Florida, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High school: Orlando (FL) Jones
College: NC State
Undrafted: 2011
Career history
Career Arena statistics
Receptions:105
Receiving yards:1,062
Receiving touchdowns:27
Total tackles:31.0
Player stats at ArenaFan.com

Jarvis Williams (born October 15, 1987) is a former American football wide receiver. He played college football at the North Carolina State University.

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College career

Williams continued his football career in college, playing for the NC State Wolfpack football team. During his college career, he had 133 receptions for 1,764 yards and 20 touchdowns; all of which rank in the top 11 of their respective categories for Wolfpack receivers.

Professional career

Orlando Predators

In 2012, Williams was assigned to the Orlando Predators of the Arena Football League (AFL). [1]

Jacksonville Sharks

In March 2013, Williams signed with the Jacksonville Sharks. [2] In late May, Williams was placed on recallable reassignment. [3]

Return to Orlando

Williams returned to the Predators to finish the 2013 season.

San Jose SaberCats

On January 16, 2014, Williams was traded to the San Jose SaberCats for Justin Edison. [4] Williams was plagued with injuries, twice being listed on injured reserve by the SaberCats.

Tampa Bay Storm

Williams was assigned to the Tampa Bay Storm in 2015. [5] He was placed on reassignment on May 11, 2015.

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References

  1. Megan Walsh (July 5, 2012). "Jones graduate Jarvis Williams finds fit, family support with Orlando Predators". www.orlandosentinel.com. Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved April 8, 2015.
  2. "Sharks Add Wideout Jarvis Williams". www.jaxsharks.com. Jacksonville Sharks. March 27, 2015. Retrieved April 8, 2015.
  3. "Defensive Lineman Derrick Summers Returns to Sharks". www.jaxsharks.com. Jacksonville Sharks. May 28, 2013. Retrieved April 8, 2015.
  4. Alicia DelGallo (January 17, 2014). "Predators alter roster with 2 trades involving 7 players". www.orlandosentinel.com. Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved April 8, 2015.
  5. Brandon Wright (March 26, 2015). "Storm meets Cleveland on Friday in season opener". www.tampabay.com. Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved April 8, 2015.