Chris Williams (defensive tackle)

Chris Williams (born June 16, 1998) is an American football defensive tackle for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Wagner College.

Chris Williams
No. 95 – Indianapolis Colts
Position:Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1998-06-16) June 16, 1998
Brooklyn, New York
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:300 lb (136 kg)
Career information
High school:Lafayette (Brooklyn, New York)
College:Wagner
Undrafted:2020
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics as of Week 3, 2021
Total tackles:1
Player stats at NFL.com

College career

Williams was a member of the Wagner Seahawks for four seasons.[1] While playing for the Seahawks, Williams recorded 105 tackles (41 solo) 22.0 tackles for a loss, 6 sacks 3 forced fumble, a single fumble recovery and 3 blocked kicks.[2] Williams also earned Second Team All-NEC honors in 2018. In his senior season debut against UConn, he had 11 tackles. During Williams's senior year in 2019, he had 62 tackles, including four sacks and 11.5 tackles for loss.[3] Williams earned First Team All-NEC honors.[4]

Professional career

Williams was signed by the Indianapolis Colts following the 2020 NFL Draft to their practice squad.[3][5][6]

In his first two preseason games in 2021, Williams recorded four tackles and one quarterback hurry and was praised by defensive tackle DeForest Buckner.[7] On August 31, is was announced that Williams made the initial 53-man roster. He played in four games before being waived on October 19, but was re-signed to the practice squad.[8][9] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 10, 2022.[10]

References
  1. Andrew Whiteside (February 8, 2020). "Potential Eagles 2020 Draft Gems, Episode 5: Chris Williams". Philadelphia Sports Chronicle. Retrieved April 22, 2021.
  2. "Chris Williams". Colts.com. Retrieved August 26, 2021.
  3. "Two Wagner College football players hook up with NFL teams as undrafted free agents". Staten Island Advance. April 26, 2020. Retrieved August 26, 2021.
  4. "Duquesne Deemed 'Team to Beat' at #NECFB Social Media Day; Preseason All-NEC Team Also Unveiled". northeastconference.org.
  5. jdelpriore1 (April 26, 2020). "Ex-Lafayette HS, Wagner College Football Star Chris Williams Signs Undrafted Free Agent Deal with Colts". Brooklyn Sports World/The Sports Scope. Retrieved April 22, 2021.
  6. "Wagner's Cam Gill And Chris Williams Sign NFL Contracts". Northeastconference.org. Retrieved April 22, 2021.
  7. Bremer, George (August 26, 2021). "Williams grinding for roster spot on Colts' D-line". The Herald Bulletin. Retrieved August 26, 2021.
  8. "Colts Activate Sam Ehlinger From Injured Reserve, Place Parris Campbell On Injured Reserve, Elevate Michael Badgley To 53-Man Roster From Practice Squad, Waive Jacob Eason". Colts.com. October 19, 2021.
  9. "Colts Sign DT Chris Williams To Practice Squad". Colts.com. October 20, 2021.
  10. "Colts Sign 14 Players To Reserve/Future Contracts". Colts.com. January 10, 2022.
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