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| Born: | August 21, 1988 Smithfield, North Carolina, U.S. |
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| Career information | |
| CFL status | American |
| Position(s) | RB |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
| Weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
| College | East Carolina |
| High school | J.H. Rose (Greenville, North Carolina) |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2011 | Cincinnati Bengals* |
| 2013 | Calgary Stampeders |
| 2014 | Ottawa Redblacks |
| *Offseason or practice squad only | |
| Career stats | |
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Jonathan Edward Williams (born August 21, 1988) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at East Carolina University. He was a member of the Cincinnati Bengals, Calgary Stampeders and Ottawa Redblacks.
Williams played high school football at Junius H. Rose High School in Greenville, North Carolina. [1] He helped the Rampants complete back-to-back 16–0 seasons, winning the Class 4A State Championships both years as a junior and senior. [1] He earned all-conference and all-area honors in 2005 and 2006 and was a third-team All-America selection as a senior by EA Sports. [1]
Williams played for the East Carolina Pirates from 2007 to 2010. [1] He finished his college career with 1,415 rushing yards and 16 rushing touchdowns. [2]
Williams was signed by the Cincinnati Bengals on July 28, 2011, after going undrafted in the 2011 NFL draft. He was released by the Bengals on August 23, 2011. [3]
Williams signed with the Calgary Stampeders on June 23, 2013. He was released by the Stampeders on October 2, 2013. [4]
Williams was signed to the Ottawa Redblacks' practice roster on September 15, 2014. He was promoted to the active roster on September 25, 2014. [5] He was named CFL Offensive Player of the Week for Week 15 of the 2014 CFL season for recording 180 rushing yards, two rushing touchdowns and two receptions for 49 yards. [6] Williams became a free agent after the 2014 season. [7]