James Williams (linebacker, born 2003)

James Williams (born February 15, 2003) is an American football linebacker for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Miami Hurricanes.

James Williams
No. 52 – Tennessee Titans
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (2003-02-15) February 15, 2003
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High school:American Heritage School
(Plantation, Florida)
College:Miami (2021–2023)
NFL draft:2024 / Round: 7 / Pick: 242
Career history
Roster status:Active

High school career

Williams attended American Heritage School in Plantation, Florida. As a senior in 2020, he was named the Gatorade Football Player of the Year for Florida.[1] He was selected to play in the 2020 Under Armour All-America Game and All-American Bowl. A five star recruit, he committed to the University of Miami to play college football.[2][3][4][5]

College career

Williams played in 10 games and made seven starts his true freshman year for the Miami Hurricanes in 2021. He finished the year with 31 tackles and two interceptions.[6][7] As a sophomore in 2022, he started 10 of 11 games, recording 58 tackles and one interception. He returned to Miami for his junior year in 2023.[8]

Professional career
Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard splitVertical jumpBroad jump
6 ft 4+1⁄4 in
(1.94 m)		 231 lb
(105 kg)		 33+5⁄8 in
(0.85 m)		 9+1⁄2 in
(0.24 m)		4.65 s1.59 s2.71 s30.0 in
(0.76 m)		9 ft 9 in
(2.97 m)
All values from NFL Combine[9][10]

In the 2024 NFL draft, Williams was selected by the Tennessee Titans in the seventh round with the 242nd overall selection.

References
  1. "American Heritage DB, Hurricanes signee James Williams named Gatorade Florida Player of the Year". May 13, 2021.
  2. "No. 33-ranked Williams opts for Miami over UGA". ESPN.com. July 22, 2020.
  3. Navarro, Manny. "The pursuit and happiness of former Miami Hurricanes five-star recruit James Williams". The Athletic.
  4. "American Heritage star James Williams commits to Miami Hurricanes". July 22, 2020.
  5. McPherson, Jordan (December 16, 2020). "American Heritage's James Williams, with 'so much pride in my heart,' ready to play for UM". Miami Herald. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  6. Degnan, Susan Miller (March 14, 2022). "'It'll be one hell of a year.' Miami's James Williams (and his defense, he says) is back". Miami Herald. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  7. "Local Hurricanes standout James Williams establishing himself as UM's 'top dog'". March 15, 2022.
  8. Degnan, Susan Miller (August 2, 2023). "Four words sway former 5-star UM safety to expand role to new position: 'We want to win'". Miami Herald. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  9. "James Williams Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
  10. "2024 NFL Draft Scout James Williams College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 28, 2024.


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