Gemara Williams
No. 3
Born: (1983-04-30) April 30, 1983
Oak Park, Michigan
Career information
CFL statusAmerican
Position(s)DB
Height5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Weight195 lb (88 kg)
CollegeBuffalo
High schoolBrother Rice
Career history
As player
20062008New England Patriots
20082009Montreal Alouettes
20092010Edmonton Eskimos
Career stats

Gemara La'Juan Williams (born April 30, 1983) is a former professional football player who saw action in the NFL and CFL. He was signed by the New England Patriots in 2006 and was later placed on season-ending injury reserve. He saw minimal action in 2007 and 2008 on special teams and defense. Williams known as a speedster for his 4.2 speed, played college football at Buffalo.

Williams also played for the Montreal Alouettes and Edmonton Eskimos.

Professional career

New England Patriots

Williams was signed as an undrafted free agent out of the University at Buffalo after the 2006 NFL Draft by the Patriots but was released before training camp. Williams re-signed on August 12, 2006, only to be placed on season-ending injured reserve at the start of the 2006 season. In 2007 Williams was part of the Patriots 18-1 season contributing as a kick returner and nickel back.

Edmonton Eskimos

After suffering an ACL injury with the Montreal Alouettes, Williams was signed to the Edmonton Eskimos on September 1, 2009 to finish his remaining years with the Eskimos.

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