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

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

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][2] Throughout the span of Williams's career with the Baylor Bears, he had 208 tackles, 3.5 sacks, and forced four fumbles.[3] Williams was described as a key figure in Baylor's success in 2017, after the dismissal of their former head coach in 2016, and going on to reach Big 12 Championship game and the Sugar Bowl.[4][5][6]

Professional career

Drafts

Williams went undrafted in the 2020 and 2022 NFL Drafts, but was signed to the Atlanta Falcons as a free agent on April 25, 2020.[4][2] He was then released and signed with the Detroit Lions. Subsequently, he spent time with the BC Lions of the CFL.[7]

San Antonio Brahmas

Williams was drafted by the San Antonio Brahmas of the XFL on January 5, 2023, in the XFL Supplemental Draft.[8][7] He was the second-to-last player to be chosen for the team.[5] Williams played in 10 games while recording 89 tackles and 12 TFL's. Williams led the XFL in tackles during the 2023 Season.[9] Williams was also selected to the All-XFL Team and has been noted to being one of the most prolific tacklers.[5][10][3][11]

After the 2023 season, Williams tried out for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL).[12]

Personal life

Outside of football, Williams is also an artist and tattoo artist.[13][14] Williams sees himself as a rolemodel and aspires to "give back" to the youth of his home community of Paris, Texas.[2][4]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "Jordan Williams - Football". Baylor University Athletics. Retrieved 2023-06-08.
  2. 1 2 3 MyParisTexas (2020-04-28). "Former PHS, Baylor standout linebacker Jordan Williams signs with Atlanta Falcons". MyParisTexas. Retrieved 2023-11-02.
  3. 1 2 "Baylor alumnus Jordan Williams named All-XFL". 25 News KXXV and KRHD. 2023-05-09. Retrieved 2023-11-02.
  4. 1 2 3 Hays, Julie (2020-07-08). "Former BU football standout bides his time while NFL season's in limbo". www.kwtx.com. Retrieved 2023-11-02.
  5. 1 2 3 Harkay, Jessika (2019-12-09). "BU defense focuses on growth, 'next man up' mentality | The Baylor Lariat". Retrieved 2023-11-02.
  6. ↑ Granger, Chris (2019-12-27). "Photos: Baylor and University of Georgia football teams arrive in New Orleans for the Sugar Bowl". NOLA.com. Retrieved 2023-11-02.
  7. 1 2 "Former Paris High School Linebacker, Jordan Williams will join the San Antonio Brahmas || Content sponsored by Power Jack Foundation Repair - eParisExtra.com". eparisextra.com. Retrieved 2023-11-02.
  8. ↑ McKinstry, Tristin (2023-01-05). "XFL Supplemental Draft Recap: San Antonio Brahmas". xflnewshub.com. Retrieved 2023-06-08.
  9. ↑ "XFL Player Stats". www.xfl.com. Retrieved 2023-06-08.
  10. ↑ "2023 All-XFL Team Revealed". www.xfl.com. Retrieved 2023-06-08.
  11. ↑ "Former Baylor linebacker tabbed All-XFL". KWKT - FOX 44. 2023-05-09. Retrieved 2023-11-02.
  12. ↑ 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.
  13. ↑ Luca, Greg (April 7, 2023). "Brahmas' Williams painting bright future as XFL's leading tackler". San Antonio Express News.
  14. ↑ "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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