James Williams (linebacker, born 2003) explained

James Williams (born February 15, 2003) is an American professional football linebacker for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Miami Hurricanes.

Early life

Williams attended American Heritage School in Plantation, Florida. As a senior in 2020, he was named the Gatorade Football Player of the Year for Florida.^[1] He was selected to play in the 2020 Under Armour All-America Game and All-American Bowl. A five star recruit, he committed to the University of Miami to play college football.^{[2] [3] [4] [5]}

College career

Williams played in 10 games and made seven starts his true freshman year for the Miami Hurricanes in 2021. He finished the year with 31 tackles and two interceptions.^{[6] [7]} As a sophomore in 2022, he started 10 of 11 games, recording 58 tackles and one interception. He returned to Miami for his junior year in 2023.^[8]

Professional career

In the 2024 NFL draft, Williams was selected by the Tennessee Titans in the seventh round with the 242nd overall selection.^[9]

External links

• Tennessee Titans bio
• Miami Hurricanes bio

Notes and References

1. Web site: Lichtenstein . Adam . 2021-05-13 . American Heritage DB, Hurricanes signee James Williams named Gatorade Florida Player of the Year . 2024-07-05 . Sun Sentinel . en-US.
2. Web site: VanHaaren . Tom . July 22, 2020 . No. 33-ranked Williams opts for Miami over UGA . 2024-07-05 . ESPN.com.
3. Web site: Navarro . Manny . May 9, 2019 . The pursuit and happiness of former Miami Hurricanes five-star recruit James Williams . 2024-07-05 . The Athletic.
4. Web site: Lichtenstein . Adam . 2020-07-22 . American Heritage star James Williams commits to Miami Hurricanes . 2024-07-05 . Sun Sentinel . en-US.
5. Web site: McPherson . Jordan . American Heritage’s James Williams, with ‘so much pride in my heart,’ ready to play for UM . Miami Herald . 2020-12-16 . 2024-05-04.
6. Web site: Degnan . Susan Miller . ‘It’ll be one hell of a year.’ Miami’s James Williams (and his defense, he says) is back . Miami Herald . 2022-03-14 . 2024-05-04.
7. Web site: Lichtenstein . Adam . 2022-03-15 . Local Hurricanes standout James Williams establishing himself as UM’s ‘top dog’ . 2024-07-05 . Sun Sentinel . en-US.
8. Web site: Degnan . Susan Miller . Four words sway former 5-star UM safety to expand role to new position: ‘We want to win’ . Miami Herald . 2023-08-02 . 2024-05-04.
9. Web site: Gray . Nick . April 27, 2024 . Grading the Tennessee Titans pick of James Williams at No. 242 in 2024 NFL Draft . 2024-07-05 . The Tennessean . en-US.