Jump to content

Seth Williams (wide receiver)

Edit links
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Seth Williams
No. 81 – Jacksonville Jaguars
Position:Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (2000-04-10) April 10, 2000 (age 24)
Tuscaloosa, Alabama, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:211 lb (96 kg)
Career information
High school:Paul W. Bryant
(Tuscaloosa, Alabama)
College:Auburn (2018–2020)
NFL draft:2021 / Round: 6 / Pick: 219
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Reserve/futures
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Receptions:1
Receiving yards:34
Player stats at PFR

Seth Williams (born April 10, 2000) is an American football wide receiver for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Auburn.

Early life

[edit]

Williams attended Paul W. Bryant High School in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.[1] He committed to Auburn University over his hometown University of Alabama to play college football.[2][3]

College career

[edit]

As a freshman at Auburn in 2018, Williams had 26 receptions for 534 yards and five touchdowns.[4][5] He became Auburn's number one receiver his sophomore year in 2019.[6][7] As a sophomore Williams recorded 59 receptions for 830 yards and eight touchdowns. As a junior in 2020, Williams recorded 47 receptions for 760 yards and four touchdowns.[8] Following his junior season Williams declared for the 2021 NFL draft.[9]

Professional career

[edit]
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
6 ft 3 in
(1.91 m) 		211 lb
(96 kg) 		33+1⁄2 in
(0.85 m) 		9+7⁄8 in
(0.25 m)		 4.49 s 1.63 s 2.59 s 4.43 s 7.20 s 37.0 in
(0.94 m)		 10 ft 4 in
(3.15 m)		 12 reps
All values from Pro Day[10][11][12]

Denver Broncos

[edit]

Williams was drafted in the sixth round, 219th overall, of the 2021 NFL draft by the Denver Broncos.[13] On May 12, 2021, Williams officially signed with the Broncos.[14] He was waived on August 31, 2021, and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.[15][16] On January 2, 2022, Williams made his NFL debut in the team's week 17 game against the Los Angeles Chargers. Williams recorded his first career catch on a 34-yard pass from Drew Lock in the 34-13 loss.[17] He was promoted to the active roster on January 3.[18] Williams was waived by the Broncos on August 30, 2022.[19]

Jacksonville Jaguars

[edit]

On September 2, 2022, Williams was signed to the Jacksonville Jaguars practice squad.[20] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 23, 2023.[21]

On August 29, 2023, Williams was waived by the Jaguars and re-signed to the practice squad.[22][23] He signed a reserve/futures contract with the Jaguars on January 9, 2024.[24]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ "Seth Williams, Paul W. Bryant High School". The Tuscaloosa News. October 2, 2017. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
  2. ^ Stevens, Matthew (November 23, 2017). "4-star 2018 WR Seth Williams commits to Auburn". The Montgomery Advertiser. Retrieved February 26, 2023.
  3. ^ Chandler, Joey (November 23, 2017). "Paul Bryant receiver Seth Williams commits to Auburn". Tuscaloosa News. Retrieved February 26, 2023.
  4. ^ Vitale, Josh (November 5, 2018). "Auburn freshman Seth Williams proving he's a 'freak' red-zone threat". The Montgomery Advertiser. Retrieved February 26, 2023.
  5. ^ "Seth Williams 2018 Game Log". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved February 26, 2023.
  6. ^ Lee, Justin (November 27, 2019). "From enemy territory, Auburn's Seth Williams keeps himself distanced from the noise on Iron Bowl week". OANow.com. Retrieved February 26, 2023.
  7. ^ Han, Giana (November 28, 2019). "Seth Williams changes Alabama fans' attitude to Auburn". AL.com. Retrieved February 26, 2023.
  8. ^ "Seth Williams College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved February 26, 2023.
  9. ^ Stultz, Brian (January 4, 2021). "Auburn wide receiver Seth Williams to declare for NFL Draft". Auburn Wire. USA Today. Retrieved February 26, 2023.
  10. ^ "Seth Williams Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved April 6, 2023.
  11. ^ "2021 NFL Draft Scout Seth Williams College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved April 6, 2023.
  12. ^ "Seth Williams 2021 NFL Draft Profile". insider.espn.com. Retrieved April 6, 2023.
  13. ^ DiLalla, Aric (May 1, 2021). "Broncos select WR Seth Williams with 219th-overall pick in 2021 NFL Draft". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved February 26, 2023.
  14. ^ Levine, Ben (May 12, 2021). "NFL Draft Pick Signings: 5/12/21". Pro Football Rumors. Retrieved February 26, 2023.
  15. ^ DiLalla, Aric (August 31, 2021). "Broncos make series of roster transactions to reach 53-man limit". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved February 26, 2023.
  16. ^ DiLalla, Aric (September 1, 2021). "Broncos sign 14 players to their practice squad". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved February 26, 2023.
  17. ^ "Denver Broncos at Los Angeles Chargers - January 2nd, 2022". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved February 26, 2023.
  18. ^ Swanson, Ben (January 3, 2022). "Broncos place Brandon McManus, Sam Martin on Reserve/COVID-19 list, promote Jonathan Harris, Seth Williams to active roster". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved February 26, 2023.
  19. ^ Rose, Alex (August 30, 2022). "Live updates: See who made the final cut for the 2022 Broncos". KDVR. Retrieved February 26, 2023.
  20. ^ "Roster Moves: Jaguars sign K James McCourt and two others to the practice squad". Jaguars.com. September 2, 2022. Retrieved February 26, 2023.
  21. ^ Bouda, Nate (January 23, 2023). "Jaguars Sign 12 Players To Futures Contracts". NFL Trade Rumors. Retrieved February 26, 2023.
  22. ^ Oehser, John (August 29, 2023). "Roster Reduction: Jaguars Move Towards 53 Players". Jaguars.com. Retrieved October 24, 2023.
  23. ^ "Roster Moves: Jaguars Announce 13 Additions to Practice Squad". Jaguars.com. August 30, 2023. Retrieved November 29, 2023.
  24. ^ "Jaguars' Seth Williams: Signs deal with Jacksonville". CBS Sports. January 10, 2024. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
[edit]
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Seth_Williams_(wide_receiver)&oldid=1238770219"