Rodarius Williams

Rodarius Lee Williams (born September 12, 1996) is an American football cornerback for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Oklahoma State.

Rodarius Williams
No. 25 – New York Giants
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1996-09-12) September 12, 1996
Shreveport, Louisiana
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:193 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school:Calvary Baptist Academy (Shreveport, Louisiana)
College:Oklahoma State (2016–2020)
NFL Draft:2021 / Round: 6 / Pick: 201
Career history
Roster status:Injured reserve
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:1
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Early life and high school

Williams grew up in Shreveport, Louisiana and attended Calvary Baptist Academy.[1]

College career

Williams was a member of the Oklahoma State Cowboys for five seasons, redshirting as a true freshman. He became a starter going into his redshirt freshman year.[2] Williams was named second team All-Big 12 Conference as a redshirt senior after allowing only nine pass completions and breaking up seven passes.[3]

Professional career

In the 2021 NFL Draft, Williams was drafted in the sixth round (201st overall) by the New York Giants.[4] On May 13, 2021, Williams officially signed with the Giants.[5] He suffered a torn ACL in Week 5 and was ruled out for the season.[6]

Personal life

Williams is the brother of NFL defensive back Greedy Williams.[7]

References
  1. "Williams brothers deliver for Shreveport once again". The Times. July 4, 2019.
  2. "OSU football's Rodarius Williams is a rarity as a four-year starting cornerback: 'I feel like a daddy out there'". The Oklahoman. September 3, 2020.
  3. Wright, Scott (December 14, 2020). "OSU football: Rodarius Williams opts to prepare for NFL Draft". The Oklahoman.
  4. "Giants draft Oklahoma State CB Rodarius Williams". Giants.com. May 1, 2021.
  5. "Giants Sign Second-Round DE Azeez Ojulari".
  6. Alper, Josh (October 11, 2021). "Giants announce Rodarius Williams tore his ACL". Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports.
  7. "Former OSU cornerback Rodarius Williams looks to join his younger brother in the NFL". Tulsa World. April 6, 2021.
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