John Williams (offensive lineman, born 2002)

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John Williams
No. 73 – Green Bay Packers
Position: Guard
Personal information
Born: (2002-01-17) January 17, 2002 (age 23)
Bolingbrook, Illinois, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:322 lb (146 kg)
Career information
High school: Bolingbrook (IL)
College: Cincinnati (2020–2024)
NFL draft: 2025: 7th round, 250th pick
Career history
Roster status:Reserve/PUP
Stats at Pro Football Reference

John Jeremy Williams (born January 17, 2002) is an American professional football guard for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Cincinnati Bearcats and was selected by the Packers in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL draft.

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Early life and high school

Williams attended Bolingbrook High School in Bolingbrook, Illinois. He was rated as a three-star recruit and committed to play college football for the Cincinnati Bearcats. [1]

College career

As a freshman in 2020, Williams appeared in just four games for the Bearcats. [2] In the 2021 and 2022 seasons, he played primarily as a right tackle, [3] appearing in 24 games with three starts. [4] Heading into the 2023 season, Williams took over as the Bearcats starting left tackle. [5] After the 2024 season, he declared for the 2025 NFL draft and accepted an invite to the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine. [6] Williams also accepted an invite to participate in the 2025 East–West Shrine Bowl. [7]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Bench press
6 ft 4+1⁄8 in
(1.93 m)		322 lb
(146 kg)		33+7⁄8 in
(0.86 m)		11 in
(0.28 m)		5.17 s1.80 s3.00 s4.72 s7.93 s29 reps
All values from NFL Combine [8] [9]

Williams was drafted by the Green Bay Packers with the 250th overall pick in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL draft. [10] On May 2, 2025, he signed his rookie contract with the Packers. [11] In August 2025, he was placed on reserve/physically unable to perform. [12]

References

  1. ↑ Clark, Dave (August 25, 2020). "Does Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson look like Bearcats' John Williams?". Cincinnati Enquirer. Retrieved August 9, 2025.
  2. ↑ Williams, Justin (April 19, 2021). "There are 2 sides to Cincinnati's John Williams: 1 has a lot to learn; the other plays football". The Athletic. Retrieved February 2, 2025.
  3. ↑ Teets, Sam (October 12, 2024). "Chiefs scouting report: Cincinnati Bearcats OT John Williams". Chiefs Wire. USA Today. Retrieved February 2, 2025.
  4. ↑ "John Williams". Cincinnati University Athletics. Retrieved February 2, 2025.
  5. ↑ Heltman, Russ. "Watch: UC Left Tackle John Williams Opens Up About His Strong Past Few Games, UC's Rushing Attack, And More". Cincinnati Bearcats on SI. SI.com. Retrieved February 2, 2025.
  6. ↑ Heltman, Russ. "Look: Former Cincinnati Offensive Tackle John Williams Accepts NFL Combine Invite". Cincinnati Bearcats on SI. SI.com. Retrieved February 2, 2025.
  7. ↑ Heltman, Russ. "Look: Analyst Praises Cincinnati Offensive Tackle John Williams at East-West Shrine Bowl". Cincinnati Bearcats on SI. SI.com. Retrieved February 2, 2025.
  8. ↑ "John Williams Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved May 4, 2025.
  9. ↑ "John Williams College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved May 4, 2025.
  10. ↑ Spofford, Mike (April 26, 2025). "2025 NFL Draft: Packers select Cincinnati OL John Williams in 7th round, No. 250 overall". Packers.com. Retrieved April 28, 2025.
  11. ↑ "Packers sign six draft picks". Packers.com. Retrieved May 2, 2025.
  12. ↑ "Packers announce roster moves". Packers.com. August 26, 2025.
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