Jordan Williams (defensive lineman)

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Jordan Williams
No. 90 – Edmonton Elks
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Williams with the Toronto Argonauts in 2025
Personal information
Born (1999-02-12) February 12, 1999 (age 26)
Virginia Beach, Virginia, U.S.
Height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight285 lb (129 kg)
Career information
High school Cox High
College Virginia Tech
Clemson
Position(s) Defensive lineman
Career history
As player
2022 Miami Dolphins*
2023 Memphis Showboats
2024–2025 Toronto Argonauts
2025–present Edmonton Elks
*Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster statusActive
CFL statusAmerican
Career highlights and awards
Career statistics

Jordan Williams (born February 12, 1999) is an American professional football defensive lineman for the Edmonton Elks of the Canadian Football League (CFL).

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College career

After using a redshirt season in 2017, Williams played college football for the Clemson Tigers from 2018 to 2020. [1] [2] He played in 38 games, starting in three, where he had 55 tackles, four sacks, two pass breakups, and one forced fumble. [1] He then transferred to Virginia Tech in 2021 to play for the Hokies where he played in 12 games, starting in seven, and recorded 33 tackles, 2.5 sacks, and one forced fumble. [2] [3] [4]

Professional career

Miami Dolphins

On May 13, 2022, Williams signed with the Miami Dolphins. [5] However, he was released halfway through the preseason on August 16, 2022. [5]

Memphis Showboats

In the 2023 season, Williams played for the Memphis Showboats. He recorded 21 tackles and 5.5 sacks. [2]

Toronto Argonauts

On January 24, 2024, it was announced that Williams had signed with the Toronto Argonauts. [6] [7] He made the team's active roster following training camp in 2024 and made his CFL debut on June 9, 2024, against the BC Lions. [8]

In the 2024 season, Williams played in nine regular season games, starting in three, where he had 12 defensive tackles, two sacks, and one fumble recovery. [9] He also played in all three post-season games, including the 111th Grey Cup where he had one defensive tackle in the Argonauts' 41–24 victory over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. [9] [10]

Personal life

Williams was born to parents Bernie and Ray Williams. [3]

References

  1. 1 2 "Jordan Williams". Clemson Tigers . Retrieved July 14, 2024.
  2. 1 2 3 "Jordan Williams". Toronto Argonauts . Retrieved July 14, 2024.
  3. 1 2 "Jordan Williams". Virginia Tech Hokies . Retrieved July 14, 2024.
  4. ↑ Shanesy, Todd (July 29, 2021). "How ex-Clemson defensive lineman Jordan Williams is fitting in at Virginia Tech". Greenville Online. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
  5. 1 2 "Dolphins make roster moves". Miami Dolphins. August 16, 2022.
  6. ↑ "Argos Sign American DL Jordan Williams". Toronto Argonauts. January 24, 2024.
  7. ↑ "Transactions – Football player trades and signings". Canadian Football League . Retrieved July 14, 2024.
  8. ↑ "Games Notes" (PDF). Canadian Football League . Retrieved July 14, 2024.
  9. 1 2 "111th Grey Cup notes" (PDF). Canadian Football League . Retrieved November 25, 2024.
  10. ↑ "Play-by-Play, 111th Grey Cup". Canadian Football League. November 17, 2024.
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