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Rodarius Williams

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Rodarius Williams
Personal information
Born: (1996-09-12) September 12, 1996 (age 28)
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
Stats at Pro Football Reference

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

Early life

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

College career

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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

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
5 ft 11+34 in
(1.82 m)
189 lb
(86 kg)
31+12 in
(0.80 m)
9+18 in
(0.23 m)
4.52 s 1.56 s 2.57 s 4.18 s 6.95 s 36.5 in
(0.93 m)
10 ft 3 in
(3.12 m)
14 reps
All values from Pro Day[4][5][6]

New York Giants

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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

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

Personal life

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

References

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  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. ^ Bonner II, Frank (September 30, 2024). "Former OSU cornerback Rodarius Williams looks to join his younger brother in the NFL". Tulsa World. Retrieved October 16, 2024.
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