Sam Williams (linebacker)

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Sam Williams
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Position: Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1980-07-28) July 28, 1980 (age 43)
Clayton, California, U.S.
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:260 lb (118 kg)
Career information
High school: Clayton Valley
(Concord, California)
College: Fresno State
NFL draft: 2003  / Round: 3 / Pick: 83
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Tackles:129
Sacks:1.0
Forced fumbles:1

Samuel Jerry Williams (born July 28, 1980) is a former American football linebacker. He played for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League (NFL) from 2003 to 2011. He was drafted by the Raiders in the third round of the 2003 NFL Draft. [1] He was waived by the Oakland Raiders in the final round of roster cuts on September 3, 2011. He played college football at Fresno State.

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References

  1. "2003 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-03-28.