Dee Williams (American football) explained

Desmond Zy'ion "Dee" Williams (born December 6, 1999) is an American professional football cornerback and punt returner for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the East Central Community College Warriors and the Tennessee Volunteers.

Early life

Williams attended high school at Mary Persons. Williams decided to commit to play college football at East Central Community College.^{[1] [2]}

College career

East Central CC

During Williams three year career at East Central CC, he totaled 103 tackles and 13 interceptions.^[3]

Tennessee

Coming out of JUCO, Williams decided to commit to play Division I football for the Tennessee Volunteers.^{[4] [5]} During the 2022 season, Williams notched five tackles, a forced fumble, while also returning 15 punts for 281 yards and a touchdown.^{[6] [7]} In week seven of the 2023 season, Williams returned a punt for a touchdown to help the Volunteers beat Texas A&M 20-13.^[8] Mid way through the 2023 season, Williams made the shift from playing defensive back to wide receiver for Tennessee.^[9] In his first game at receiver, Williams hauled in one reception for 11 yards in a win over UConn Huskies.^[10] During the 2023 season, Williams made two catches for ten yards, two tackles, and returned 20 punts for 259 yards and a touchdown.^{[11] [12]}

Professional career

Williams signed with the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent on May 3, 2024.^{[13] [14]}

On July 18, 2024, Williams was placed on the Active/Non-football injury or illness (NFI) list.^[15] On July 19, he was removed from the NFI list after he passed his physical.^[16] He was among the 53 players to make the Seahawks roster out of the preseason.

External links

• East Central CC Warriors bio
• Tennessee Volunteers bio
• Seattle Seahawks bio

Notes and References

1. Web site: Dee Williams - East Central CC (JUCO) . 247Sports . 8 June 2024.
2. Web site: Desmond Williams . East Central University Athletics . 8 June 2024.
3. Web site: Dee Williams . Tennessee University Athletics . 8 June 2024.
4. Web site: Warren . Peter . JUCO CB Desmond 'Dee' Williams commits to Tennessee . On3.com . 7 December 2021 . 8 June 2024.
5. Web site: Harralson . Dan . 15 December 2021 . Dee Williams signs with Tennessee . 8 June 2024 . Vols Wire. USA Today.
6. Smith . Corbin . Seattle Seahawks 90-Man Roundup: Can Dee Williams Provide Special Teams Spark . Sports Illustrated . 23 May 2024 . 8 June 2024.
7. Web site: Dee Williams 2022 Game Logs . Sports Reference . 8 June 2024.
8. Web site: Ramey . Grant . Tennessee's Dee Williams learning 'a whole new side of the football' with move to receiver . On3.com . 9 November 2023 . 8 June 2024.
9. Web site: Sylvla . Ryan . Vols' Dee Williams makes anticipated debut on offensive side of the ball . Rivals.com . 4 November 2023 . 8 June 2024.
10. Web site: Wilson . Mike . Dee Williams makes debut on offense for Tennessee football vs UConn . Knoxville News Sentinel . 4 November 2023 . 8 June 2024.
11. Web site: Ragan . Zach . Seattle Seahawks landed a secret weapon after the 2024 NFL Draft and no one seemed to notice . AtoZ Sports . May 2024 . 8 June 2024.
12. Web site: Dee Williams 2023 Game Logs . Sports Reference . 8 June 2024.
13. Web site: Seahawks Sign 16 Undrafted Free Agents. Boyle, John. Seahawks.com. May 3, 2024.
14. Crowell . Evan . Dee Williams Signs With Seattle Seahawks . Sports Illustrated . 5 May 2024 . 8 June 2024.
15. Web site: Boyle . John . Seahawks Place Seven On Physically Unable To Perform List Ahead Of 2024 Training Camp . Seahawks.com. 2024-07-18 . 2024-07-22.
16. Web site: Gilbert . John . Injury Update: Seahawks rookie WR Dee Williams passes physical . Field Gulls . 2024-07-19 . 2024-11-04.