Jordan Williams (linebacker)

Jordan Williams (born May 26, 1997) is an is an American football linebacker for the San Antonio Brahmas of the XFL. He played college football for the Baylor Bears.

Jordan Williams
No. 15 – San Antonio Brahmas
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1997-05-26) May 26, 1997
Paris, Texas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High school:Paris High School
(Paris, Texas)
College:Baylor (2015-2019)
Undrafted:2020
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
  • All-XFL (2023)
  • XFL Tackles Leader (2023)
Career XFL statistics as of Week 10, 2023
Tackles:89
Sacks:0
Tackles for loss:12

College career

Williams redshirted his freshman season in 2015 and did not play.[1] In 2016, Williams played in 13 games, recording 29 tackles, 3 TFL's, 1 sack, and 1 forced fumble.[1] In 2017, Williams played in 12 games, recording 38 tackles, 3 TFL's, 1 sack, and 1 forced fumble.[1] In 2018, Williams played in 13 games, recording 52 tackles, 3 pass deflections, and 4 TFL's.[1] In 2019, Williams played in 14 games, recording 89 tackles, 9.5 TFL's, 1.5 sacks, 3 interceptions, 11 pass deflections, 2 forced fumbles and 1 fumble recovery.[1]

Professional career

San Antonio Brahmas

After going undrafted in the 2020 NFL Draft, Williams was drafted by the San Antonio Brahmas of the XFL on January 5, 2023, in the XFL Supplemental Draft.[2] Williams played in 10 games while recording 89 tackles and 12 TFL's. Williams led the XFL in tackles during the 2023 Season.[3] Williams was also selected to the All-XFL Team.[4]

After the 2023 season, Williams tried out for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL).[5]

Personal life

Outside of football, Williams is also an Artist and Tattoo Artist.[6]

References
  1. "Jordan Williams - Football". Baylor University Athletics. Retrieved 2023-06-08.
  2. McKinstry, Tristin (2023-01-05). "XFL Supplemental Draft Recap: San Antonio Brahmas". xflnewshub.com. Retrieved 2023-06-08.
  3. "XFL Player Stats". www.xfl.com. Retrieved 2023-06-08.
  4. "2023 All-XFL Team Revealed". www.xfl.com. Retrieved 2023-06-08.
  5. Perry, Mark (2023-05-13). "Four More XFL Standouts, Including QB Jalan McClendon and LB Jordan Williams, Invited to NFL Training Camps: Total Count Now 57". xflnewshub.com. Retrieved 2023-06-08.
  6. "Brahmas All-XFL Linebacker Jordan Williams Shows Off Another Talent With San Antonio Mural". www.xfl.com. Retrieved 2023-06-08.
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