Rodarius Williams

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Rodarius Williams
Personal information
Born: (1996-09-12) September 12, 1996 (age 27)
Shreveport, Louisiana, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school: Calvary Baptist Academy (Shreveport, Louisiana)
College: Oklahoma State (2016–2020)
Position: Cornerback
NFL draft: 2021  / Round: 6 / Pick: 201
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:16
Interceptions:1
Pass deflections:2
Player stats at PFR

Rodarius Lee Williams (born September 12, 1996) is an American football cornerback. He played college football at Oklahoma State.

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Early years

Williams grew up in Shreveport, Louisiana and attended Calvary Baptist Academy. [1]

College career

Williams was a member of the Oklahoma State Cowboys for five seasons, redshirting as a true freshman. He became a starter going into his redshirt freshman year. [2] Williams was named second-team All-Big 12 Conference as a redshirt senior after allowing only nine pass completions and breaking up seven passes. [3]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
5 ft 11+3⁄4 in
(1.82 m)		189 lb
(86 kg)		31+1⁄2 in
(0.80 m)		9+1⁄8 in
(0.23 m)		4.52 s1.56 s2.57 s4.18 s6.95 s36.5 in
(0.93 m)		10 ft 3 in
(3.12 m)		14 reps
All values from Pro Day [4] [5] [6]

New York Giants

In the 2021 NFL Draft, Williams was drafted in the sixth round (201st overall) by the New York Giants. [7] On May 13, 2021, Williams officially signed with the Giants. [8] He suffered a torn ACL in Week 5 and was ruled out for the season. [9]

On August 31, 2022, Williams was placed on injured reserve. [10] He was activated on November 14. [11] Williams recorded his first career interception off of Dak Prescott in a Week 12 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. [12]

On August 19, 2023, Williams was released. [13]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

On August 20, 2023, Williams was claimed off waivers by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. [14] He was waived on August 28. [15]

Personal life

Williams is the older brother of NFL defensive back Greedy Williams. [16]

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References

  1. ↑ "Williams brothers deliver for Shreveport once again". The Times . July 4, 2019.
  2. ↑ "OSU football's Rodarius Williams is a rarity as a four-year starting cornerback: 'I feel like a daddy out there'". The Oklahoman . September 3, 2020.
  3. ↑ Wright, Scott (December 14, 2020). "OSU football: Rodarius Williams opts to prepare for NFL Draft". The Oklahoman .
  4. ↑ "Rodarius Williams Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved November 24, 2022.
  5. ↑ "2021 Draft Scout Rodarius Williams, Oklahoma State NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved November 24, 2022.
  6. ↑ "Rodarius Williams 2021 NFL Draft Profile". insider.espn.com. Retrieved November 24, 2022.
  7. ↑ "Giants draft Oklahoma State CB Rodarius Williams". Giants.com. May 1, 2021.
  8. ↑ "Giants Sign Second-Round DE Azeez Ojulari".
  9. ↑ Alper, Josh (October 11, 2021). "Giants announce Rodarius Williams tore his ACL". Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports.
  10. ↑ Fennelly, John (August 31, 2022). "Giants place Shane Lemieux, two others on IR". Giantswire.com.
  11. ↑ Eisen, Michael (November 14, 2022). "DL Henry Mondeaux signed off practice squad; CB Rodarius Williams activated". Giants.com.
  12. ↑ "Giants 20-28 Cowboys (Nov 24, 2022) Box Score". ESPN. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
  13. ↑ "Giants waive CB Rodarius Williams". giantswire. Retrieved August 19, 2023.
  14. ↑ Smith, Scott (August 21, 2023). "Bucs Claim CB Rodarius Williams, Place Russell Gage on IR". Buccaneers.com.
  15. ↑ Stroud, Rick (August 28, 2023). "Bucs release QB John Wolford, LB Patrick O'Connor, among others". Tampa Bay Times .
  16. ↑ "Former OSU cornerback Rodarius Williams looks to join his younger brother in the NFL". Tulsa World . April 6, 2021.
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