Jonah Williams (defensive lineman)

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Jonah Williams
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Williams with the Los Angeles Rams in 2023
No. 78 – Detroit Lions
Position: Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (1995-08-17) August 17, 1995 (age 29)
Puyallup, Washington, U.S.
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:275 lb (125 kg)
Career information
High school: Rocky Mountain
(Meridian, Idaho)
College: Weber State (2016–2019)
Undrafted: 2020
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of Week 18, 2024
Total tackles:80
Sacks:2.5
Pass deflections:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Jonah Williams (born August 17, 1995) is an American professional football defensive end for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Weber State.

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College career

Williams originally signed to play college football at Weber State University, which was the only school to offer him a scholarship, in 2013 after considering offers from Boise State and Utah State to join their programs as a preferred walk-on. After graduating from high school, he served a Latter-Day Saint mission in São Paulo, Brazil and did not enroll at Weber State until December 2015. [1] Williams was a four-year starter for the Weber State Wildcats. He finished his collegiate career with 194 total tackles, 28 tackles for loss, and 15 sacks with three forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries in 54 games played. [2]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span
6 ft 5 in
(1.96 m)		269 lb
(122 kg)		34+1⁄2 in
(0.88 m)		10 in
(0.25 m)
All values from Pro Day [3]

Los Angeles Rams

Williams was signed by the Los Angeles Rams as an undrafted free agent following the 2020 NFL draft on April 26, 2020. [4] He was waived on September 4, 2020, during final roster cuts, and was subsequently signed to the team's practice squad one day later. [5] [6] Williams signed a reserve/futures contract with the team on January 18, 2021. [7]

Williams made the Rams' 53-man roster out of training camp to start the 2021 season. [8] He played in eight games before being waived on November 2, 2021. [9]

Minnesota Vikings

On November 3, 2021, Williams was claimed off waivers by the Minnesota Vikings, but was waived the next day after failing his physical. [10] [11]

Los Angeles Rams (second stint)

On November 9, 2021, the Rams signed Williams to their practice squad. [12] Williams won his first Super Bowl ring when the Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl LVI. [13]

On February 15, 2022, Williams signed a reserve/future contract with the Rams. [14]

Minnesota Vikings (second stint)

On March 18, 2024, Williams was signed by the Minnesota Vikings to return for a second stint with the team. [15] He was waived on August 27, and re-signed to the practice squad. [16] [17]

Los Angeles Rams (third stint)

On October 4, 2024, the Rams signed Williams to the active roster off the Vikings practice squad. [18]

Detroit Lions

On November 30, 2024, Williams was signed by the Detroit Lions off the Rams practice squad. [19]

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References

  1. ↑ Walton, Brandon (May 5, 2020). "Ex-Rocky Mountain star made it to the NFL in a position he never planned on playing". The Idaho Press-Tribune . Retrieved September 14, 2021.
  2. ↑ Hein, Brett (April 25, 2020). "NFL Draft: Rams sign Weber State's Jonah Williams". Standard-Examiner . Retrieved September 12, 2021.
  3. ↑ "2020 NFL Draft Scout Jonah Williams College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
  4. ↑ Allen, Trevor (April 26, 2020). "Weber State DE Jonah Williams Signs Free Agent Deal With Los Angeles Rams". KSL.com. Retrieved September 12, 2021.
  5. ↑ "Rams trim roster to 52 at final cut, leave room for shopping". The Washington Post . September 5, 2020. Retrieved September 12, 2021.
  6. ↑ DaSilva, Cameron (September 6, 2020). "Rams announce 15 practice squad signings". Rams Wire. USA Today . Retrieved September 12, 2021.
  7. ↑ Jackson, Stu (January 18, 2021). "Rams sign 14 players to reserve/future contracts". TheRams.com. Retrieved September 12, 2021.
  8. ↑ "Dax Milne 1 of 53 NFL Utah ties to make an initial 53-man active roster". Deseret News . September 1, 2021. Retrieved September 12, 2021.
  9. ↑ "Rams waive Jonah Williams, place Tutu Atwell and Travin Howard on IR". Yahoo! Sports. November 2, 2021.
  10. ↑ "Vikings Claim DE Jonah Williams off Waivers". Vikings.com. November 3, 2021.
  11. ↑ Peters, Craig (November 4, 2021). "Vikings Place Bradbury on Reserve/COVID-19; Sign Stocker to 53". Vikings.com.
  12. ↑ DaSilva, Cameron (November 10, 2021). "Rams sign DB Antoine Brooks Jr. to roster, bring back Jonah Williams on practice squad". Rams Wire. USA Today. Retrieved March 25, 2023.
  13. ↑ Schwartz, Paul (February 13, 2021). "LA Rams defeat Cincinnati Bengals to win Super Bowl 2022". New York Post. Retrieved March 25, 2023.
  14. ↑ Cothrel, Nicholas (February 15, 2022). "Rams Sign 12 Players to a Reserve/Future Contract". sportsillustrated.com.
  15. ↑ Peters, Craig (March 18, 2024). "Vikings Sign Defensive Lineman Jonah Williams". Vikings.com.
  16. ↑ Peters, Craig (August 27, 2024). "Vikings Utilize Reserve Lists During Roster Cuts: T.J. Hockenson on Reserve/PUP". Vikings.com.
  17. ↑ Peters, Craig (August 28, 2024). "Vikings Sign 17 Players to 2024 Practice Squad". Vikings.com.
  18. ↑ DaSilva, Cameron. "Rams activate Larrell Murchison from IR, sign DE Jonah Williams". Rams Wire. Retrieved October 5, 2024.
  19. ↑ "Lions waive WR, place two defenders on I.R. and sign 3 in busy day of roster moves". Lions Wire. USA Today. November 30, 2024.
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