Jordan Williams (linebacker, born 1993)
{{Short description|American football player (born 1993)}}
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{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Jordan Williams
| image =
| current_team =
| number = 69, 79
| position = Linebacker
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1993|3|23}}
| birth_place = Gainesville, Florida, U.S.
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 4
| weight_lbs = 262
| high_school = Gainesville (Florida)
| college = Tennessee (2011–2014)
| undraftedyear = 2015
| pastteams =
- New York Jets ({{NFL Year|2015}})*
- Miami Dolphins ({{NFL Year|2015}}–{{NFL Year|2016}})
- New York Giants ({{NFL Year|2016}}–{{NFL Year|2018}})
- Tennessee Titans ({{NFL Year|2019}})
| status =
| statlabel1 = Total tackles
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| pfr = WillJo05
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Jordan Cornell Williams (born March 23, 1993) is an American former professional football linebacker who played for the Miami Dolphins and New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He played his senior season of high school football at Gainesville High School in Gainesville, Florida, and played college football at Tennessee for four years. Williams played in 44 games, of which he started 21, during his college career, recording 66 tackles and 6.5 sacks. After going undrafted in the 2015 NFL draft, he signed with the New York Jets and spent time on the team's practice squad before being released in September 2015. He was then signed by the Dolphins, where he spent time on both the practice squad and active roster from 2015 to 2016. Williams played in one game for the Dolphins. He was on the Giants' practice squad, active roster, and injured reserve from 2016 to 2018, and appeared in one game for them as well. He joined the Tennessee Titans in 2019 but spent the entire season on injured reserve, and was released in 2020.
Early life
Jordan Cornell Williams was born on March 23, 1993 in Gainesville, Florida. He played his first three years of high school football at P. K. Yonge Developmental Research School in Gainesville.{{cite web|url=http://www.gainesville.com/article/LK/20101014/News/604166223/GS/ |title=GHS defensive end Williams commits to Tennessee |work=The Gainesville Sun |date=October 14, 2010 |access-date=October 8, 2016 |author=Savage, Larry |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161009013550/http://www.gainesville.com/article/LK/20101014/News/604166223/GS/ |archive-date=October 9, 2016 }}{{cite web|url=http://www.scout.com/college/south-florida/story/972753-usf-in-top-three-for-gainesville-de |title=USF in Top three for Gainesville DE |publisher=Scout.com |date=May 26, 2010 |access-date=October 10, 2016 |author=Weisbaum, Larry |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161009032114/http://www.scout.com/college/south-florida/story/972753-usf-in-top-three-for-gainesville-de |archive-date=October 9, 2016 }} During his junior year, he broke his collarbone in the fifth game and missed the rest of the season. While at P. K. Yonge, he spent time at middle linebacker, nose tackle and tight end.{{cite web|url=http://www.scout.com/college/south-florida/story/966579-offer-puts-usf-at-the-top-for-gainesville-dl |title=Offer Puts USF at the Top for Gainesville DL |publisher=Scout.com |date=April 28, 2010 |access-date=October 10, 2016 |author=Weisbaum, Larry |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161009032115/http://www.scout.com/college/south-florida/story/966579-offer-puts-usf-at-the-top-for-gainesville-dl |archive-date=October 9, 2016 }}{{cite web|url=http://www.scout.com/college/tennessee/story/1183467-back-at-backer |title=Back at 'backer |publisher=Scout.com |date=May 3, 2012 |access-date=October 10, 2016 |author=Moore, Randy |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161009021815/http://www.scout.com/college/tennessee/story/1183467-back-at-backer |archive-date=October 9, 2016 }}
After his junior year at P. K. Yonge, Williams transferred to play his senior year of football at Gainesville High School in Gainesville.{{cite web|url=http://www.utsports.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/jordan_williams_761406.html |title=Jordan Williams |publisher=University of Tennessee |access-date=October 7, 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161008024623/http://www.utsports.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/jordan_williams_761406.html |archive-date=October 8, 2016 }}{{cite web|url=http://www.knoxnews.com/sports/vols/football/jordan-williams-shifted-positions-to-fit-teams-needs-ep-783983677-353916501.html |title=Jordan Williams shifted positions to fit team's needs |work=Knoxville News Sentinel |date=November 20, 2014 |access-date=October 8, 2016 |author=Dopirak, Dustin |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161008194209/http://www.knoxnews.com/sports/vols/football/jordan-williams-shifted-positions-to-fit-teams-needs-ep-783983677-353916501.html |archive-date=October 8, 2016 }} In his senior season in 2010, he played defensive end and tight end while also spending some time at long snapper.{{cite web|url=https://247sports.com/college/tennessee/article/road-to-starter-tennessee-vols-footballs-jordan-williams-32062376/ |title=Road to starter: Jordan Williams |publisher=247Sports |date=October 15, 2014 |access-date=October 8, 2016 |author=Rucker, Wes |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161009014550/http://tennessee.247sports.com/Article/Road-to-starter-Tennessee-Vols-footballs-Jordan-Williams-32062376 |archive-date=October 9, 2016 }} In 2010, he was named to both the Super 11 team and Class 5A-AA first-team of the Gainesville Sun.{{cite web|url=http://www.gainesville.com/news/20100830/the-gainesville-suns-super-11-jordan-williams |title=The Gainesville Sun's Super 11: Jordan Williams |work=The Gainesville Sun |date=August 30, 2010 |access-date=October 7, 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161008024933/http://www.gainesville.com/news/20100830/the-gainesville-suns-super-11-jordan-williams |archive-date=October 8, 2016 }}{{cite web|url=http://www.gainesville.com/news/20101224/the-suns-high-school-football-players-of-the-year |title=The Sun's High School Football Players of the Year |work=The Gainesville Sun |date=December 24, 2010 |access-date=October 7, 2016 |author=Savage, Larry |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161008030115/http://www.gainesville.com/news/20101224/the-suns-high-school-football-players-of-the-year |archive-date=October 8, 2016 }} Gainesville High finished with an 11–2 record and advanced to the state semifinals.{{cite web|url=http://www.gainesville.com/article/LK/20110107/News/604129268/GS/ |title=P.K. Yonge lets head football coach go |work=The Gainesville Sun |date=January 7, 2011 |access-date=October 8, 2016 |author=Olsen, Cliff |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161009020949/http://www.gainesville.com/article/LK/20110107/News/604129268/GS/ |archive-date=October 9, 2016 }}{{cite web|url=http://www.wcjb.com/sports/2010/12/ghs-football-season-ends-state-semis |title=GHS Football Season Ends In State Semis |publisher=WCJB-TV |date=December 10, 2010 |access-date=October 8, 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161009021150/http://www.wcjb.com/sports/2010/12/ghs-football-season-ends-state-semis |archive-date=October 9, 2016 }} Williams played in the Florida Athletic Coaches Association (FACA)/Reebok North-South All Star Football Classic on December 22, 2010.{{cite web|url=http://www.gainesville.com/sports/20101216/high-school-blitz |title=High School Blitz |work=The Gainesville Sun |date=December 16, 2010 |access-date=October 8, 2016 |author1=Savage, Larry |author2=Olsen, Cliff |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161009025621/http://www.gainesville.com/sports/20101216/high-school-blitz |archive-date=October 9, 2016 }}{{cite web|url=http://www.scout.com/college/football/recruiting/story/1034151-photos-scouting-dl-jordan-williams |title=Photos/Scouting: DL Jordan Williams |publisher=Scout.com |date=December 26, 2010 |access-date=October 8, 2016 |author=Bakas, Mike |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161009022742/http://www.scout.com/college/football/recruiting/story/1034151-photos-scouting-dl-jordan-williams |archive-date=October 9, 2016 }}{{cite web|work=Tampa Bay Times |url=http://www.tampabay.com/hometeam/blog/eight-locals-selected-faca-all-star-football-game/7769/ |title=Eight locals selected for FACA all star football game |date=December 16, 2010 |access-date=October 8, 2016 |author=Burns, Bryan |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161009030114/http://www.tampabay.com/hometeam/blog/eight-locals-selected-faca-all-star-football-game/7769/ |archive-date=October 9, 2016 }} He played at Gainesville High with future Tennessee teammate Trevarris Saulsberry.{{cite web|url=http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/sports/college/story/2011/jan/15/florida-prep-mates-continuing-friendship-at-ut/39457/ |title=Florida prep mates continuing friendship at UT |work=Chattanooga Times Free Press |date=January 15, 2011 |access-date=October 8, 2016 |author=Brown, Patrick |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161009012845/http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/sports/college/story/2011/jan/15/florida-prep-mates-continuing-friendship-at-ut/39457/ |archive-date=October 9, 2016 }}
In the class of 2011, he was rated a three-star recruit by Rivals.com, Scout.com, ESPN.com and 247Sports.com. He was also rated the No. 42 strongside defensive end in the country by Rivals.com,{{cite web|url=https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/12058 |title=Jordan Williams |publisher=Rivals.com |access-date=October 8, 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://archive.today/20161008184543/https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/12058 |archive-date=October 8, 2016 }}{{cite web | url=https://n.rivals.com/position_rankings/football/2011/SDE | title=Rivals.Com Strongside Defensive Ends 2011 | publisher=Rivals.com | access-date=October 8, 2016}} the No. 45 defensive end in the country by Scout.com,{{cite web|url=http://www.scout.com/topic/players?s=143&position=%22Defensive+End%22&category=%22Football+Recruiting%22&league=%22HS%22&classYear=2011 |title=2011 Defensive End Football Recruiting Prospects |publisher=Scout.com |access-date=October 8, 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161011001736/http://www.scout.com/topic/players?s=143&position=%22Defensive%20End%22&category=%22Football%20Recruiting%22&league=%22HS%22&classYear=2011 |archive-date=October 11, 2016 }}{{cite web|url=http://www.scout.com/player/137635-jordan-williams |title=JORDAN WILLIAMS |publisher=Scout.com |access-date=October 8, 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161008190244/http://www.scout.com/player/137635-jordan-williams |archive-date=October 8, 2016 }} the No. 61 defensive end in the country by ESPN.com,{{cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/college-sports/football/recruiting/player/evaluation/_/id/110808/jordan-williams |title=Jordan Williams |publisher=ESPN |access-date=October 8, 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161011001739/http://www.espn.com/college-sports/football/recruiting/player/evaluation/_/id/110808/jordan-williams |archive-date=October 11, 2016 }}{{cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/college-sports/football/recruiting/playerrankings/_/position/defensive-end/class/2011/view/position |title=2011 ESPN Top Defensive ends |publisher=ESPN |access-date=October 8, 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161008183043/http://www.espn.com/college-sports/football/recruiting/playerrankings/_/position/defensive-end/class/2011/view/position |archive-date=October 8, 2016 }} and the No. 34 strongside defensive end in the country by 247Sports.com.{{cite web|url=https://247sports.com/Player/Jordan-Williams-594/?PlayerInstitution=6201 |title=Jordan Williams |publisher=247Sports |access-date=October 8, 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161008183454/http://247sports.com/Player/Jordan-Williams-594?PlayerInstitution=6201 |archive-date=October 8, 2016 }}{{cite web|url=https://247sports.com/Season/2011-Football/RecruitRankings/?InstitutionGroup=HighSchool&Position=SDE |title=2011 Top Strong-Side Defensive End Recruits |publisher=247Sports |access-date=October 8, 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161008183447/http://247sports.com/Season/2011-Football/RecruitRankings?InstitutionGroup=HighSchool&Position=SDE |archive-date=October 8, 2016 }} Williams was also rated both a three-star recruit and the No. 40 strongside defensive end in the country on 247Sports.com's composite rating, which takes into account the ratings of all the other major recruiting services in the country.{{cite web|url=https://247sports.com/Season/2011-Football/CompositeRecruitRankings/?InstitutionGroup=HighSchool&Position=SDE |title=2011 Top Strong-Side Defensive End Recruits |publisher=247Sports |access-date=October 8, 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161008183302/http://247sports.com/Season/2011-Football/CompositeRecruitRankings?InstitutionGroup=HighSchool&Position=SDE |archive-date=October 8, 2016 }}{{cite web|url=https://247sports.com/Article/247Rating-Explanation-81574 |title=247Sports Rating Explanation |publisher=247Sports |date=July 20, 2012 |access-date=October 7, 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161007190529/http://247sports.com/Article/247Rating-Explanation-81574 |archive-date=October 7, 2016 }}
He committed to play college football for Tennessee in October 2010.{{cite web|url=http://www.scout.com/college/tennessee/story/1011738-williams-makes-commitment-official?s=7 |title=Williams makes commitment official |publisher=Scout.com |date=October 13, 2010 |access-date=October 8, 2016 |author=Bryant, James |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161009013736/http://www.scout.com/college/tennessee/story/1011738-williams-makes-commitment-official?s=7 |archive-date=October 9, 2016 }} He also received offers from other schools, some of which included Arkansas, NC State, Oregon, South Florida, Vanderbilt, Syracuse, Maryland, Duke, Louisville, Iowa State, Troy, UCF, Michigan State and Marshall.{{cite web|url=http://www.scout.com/college/football/recruiting/story/1015583-coach-spotlight-jordan-williams |title=Coach Spotlight: Jordan Williams |publisher=Scout.com |date=October 26, 2010 |access-date=October 8, 2016 |author=Stover, Richard |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161009023056/http://www.scout.com/college/football/recruiting/story/1015583-coach-spotlight-jordan-williams |archive-date=October 9, 2016 }}{{cite web|url=http://www.scout.com/college/football/recruiting/story/988927-williams-will-wait |title=Williams will wait |publisher=Scout.com |date=August 3, 2010 |access-date=October 8, 2016 |author=Simmons, Chad |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161009030550/http://www.scout.com/college/football/recruiting/story/988927-williams-will-wait |archive-date=October 9, 2016 }}{{cite web|url=http://www.scout.com/college/south-florida/story/981385-bulls-still-among-the-top-for-gainesville-de |title=Bulls Still Among the Top for Gainesville DE |publisher=Scout.com |date=July 1, 2010 |access-date=October 10, 2016 |author=Weisbaum, Larry |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161009031753/http://www.scout.com/college/south-florida/story/981385-bulls-still-among-the-top-for-gainesville-de |archive-date=October 9, 2016 }}
College career
Williams played for the Tennessee Volunteers of the University of Tennessee from 2011 to 2014.{{Cite web |last=Bryant |first=James |date=October 18, 2010 |title=Williams leaving Swamp land for Rocky Top |url=https://247sports.com/college/tennessee/Article/williams-leaving-swamp-land-for-rocky-top-104747823/amp/ |access-date=February 12, 2024 |publisher=247Sports |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Black |first=Ryan |date=July 15, 2014 |title=SEC media days: While questions abound for Vols, Butch Jones stays upbeat |url=https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/sec/article18184073.html |access-date=February 12, 2024 |work=The State}} He majored in Arts & Sciences at Tennessee. He was a recipient of the Horne Athletic Scholarship.
He played in nine games his freshman year in 2011 as a defensive end, recording four tackles and a sack.{{cite web|url=http://www.scout.com/college/tennessee/story/1099467-mr-physical |title=Mr. Physical |publisher=Scout.com |date=August 26, 2011 |access-date=October 8, 2016 |author=Moore, Randy |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161009022130/http://www.scout.com/college/tennessee/story/1099467-mr-physical |archive-date=October 9, 2016 }}
He was moved to jack linebacker his sophomore season in 2012.{{cite web |url=http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/sports/college/story/2012/apr/18/vols-working-williams-at-linebacker/75713/ |title=Vols working Jordan Williams at linebacker |work=Chattanooga Times Free Press |date=April 18, 2012 |access-date=October 8, 2016 |author=Brown, Patrick |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161009014629/http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/sports/college/story/2012/apr/18/vols-working-williams-at-linebacker/75713/ |archive-date=October 9, 2016 }}{{cite web|url=https://tennessee.rivals.com/news/three-man-committee-at-olb-for-vols-more-notes |title=Three-man committee at OLB for Vols; more notes |publisher=Rivals.com |date=November 13, 2012 |access-date=October 8, 2016 |author=Ramey, Grant |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161009014910/https://tennessee.rivals.com/news/three-man-committee-at-olb-for-vols-more-notes |archive-date=October 9, 2016 }}{{cite web|url=http://www.scout.com/college/tennessee/story/1209157-williams-does-know-jack |title=Williams does know JACK |publisher=Scout.com |date=August 7, 2012 |access-date=October 8, 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161009021812/http://www.scout.com/college/tennessee/story/1209157-williams-does-know-jack |archive-date=October 9, 2016 }} Williams appeared in ten games, of which he started in half of them, and totaled two sacks and 17 tackles, four of which were tackles for loss.{{cite web|url=http://www.utsports.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2012-2013/plyr_54.html |title=Jordan Williams |publisher=University of Tennessee |access-date=October 8, 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161008203942/http://www.utsports.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2012-2013/plyr_54.html |archive-date=October 8, 2016 }}{{cite web | url=https://issuu.com/utad/docs/2013_media_guide | title=2013 Tennessee Football Media Guide | publisher=University of Tennessee | access-date=October 8, 2016 | pages=100}} In April 2012, he was one of four recipients of the team's John Stucky Award, which is given to the "player who shows the most dedication and work discipline to improve strength as selected by the strength and conditioning staff."{{cite web|url=http://www.utsports.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/042112aaj.html |title=DISH ORANGE & WHITE GAME POSTGAME NOTES |publisher=University of Tennessee |date=April 21, 2012 |access-date=October 8, 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161008195308/http://www.utsports.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/042112aaj.html |archive-date=October 8, 2016 }}{{cite web|url=http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/tenn/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2016-17/misc_non_event/2016TennesseeFootballMG.pdf |title=Tennessee Football Media Guide 2016 |publisher=University of Tennessee |access-date=October 8, 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161008195439/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/tenn/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2016-17/misc_non_event/2016TennesseeFootballMG.pdf |archive-date=October 8, 2016 }}
Under a new head coach in Butch Jones, Williams was shifted back to defensive end for 2013 and played in 12 games, with three starts.{{cite web | url=https://issuu.com/utad/docs/2014_tennessee_football_media_guide | title=2014 Tennessee Football | publisher=University of Tennessee | access-date=October 8, 2016 | pages=91}} He recorded 1.5 sacks and 18 tackles, 1.5 of which were tackles for loss.{{cite web|url=http://www.utsports.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2013-2014/plyr_54.html |title=Jordan Williams |publisher=University of Tennessee |access-date=October 8, 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161008210733/http://www.utsports.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2013-2014/plyr_54.html |archive-date=October 8, 2016 }} He was named to the 2013 Fall SEC Academic Honor Roll.{{cite web|url=http://www.utsports.com/genrel/013014aac.html |title=TENNESSEE PRODUCES 52 ON FALL SEC HONOR ROLL |publisher=University of Tennessee |date=January 30, 2014 |access-date=October 8, 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161008200538/http://www.utsports.com/genrel/013014aac.html |archive-date=October 8, 2016 }}
Williams moved to defensive tackle his senior year in 2014. He played in 13 games, all starts, and totaled two sacks, four pass breakups and 27 tackles, four of which were tackles for loss.{{cite web|url=http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/tenn/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2015-16/misc_non_event/2015FallGuide.pdf |title=Tennessee Football 2015 Media Guide |publisher=University of Tennessee |access-date=October 8, 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161008203308/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/tenn/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2015-16/misc_non_event/2015FallGuide.pdf |archive-date=October 8, 2016 }} He was named to the 2014 Fall SEC Academic Honor Roll.{{cite web|url=http://www.utsports.com/genrel/021115aac.html |title=TENNESSEE PLACES 50 ON FALL SEC HONOR ROLL |publisher=University of Tennessee |date=February 11, 2015 |access-date=October 8, 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161008200646/http://www.utsports.com/genrel/021115aac.html |archive-date=October 8, 2016 }} He played in the 2015 Medal of Honor Bowl as part of the National Team.{{cite web|url=http://www.mohbowl.com/second-half-surge-lifts-national-team-past-american-26-14-in-2nd-annual-medal-of-honor-bowl/ |title=Second Half Surge Lifts National Team Past American, 26-14, in 2nd Annual Medal of Honor Bowl |publisher=Medal of Honor Bowl |date=January 12, 2015 |access-date=October 8, 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161008195941/http://www.mohbowl.com/second-half-surge-lifts-national-team-past-american-26-14-in-2nd-annual-medal-of-honor-bowl/ |archive-date=October 8, 2016 }}{{cite web|url=http://www.knoxnews.com/sports/vols/football/ut-dt-jordan-williams-in-medal-of-honor-bowl-ep-863637789-353700111.html |title=UT DT Jordan Williams in Medal of Honor Bowl |work=Knoxville News Sentinel |date=January 7, 2015 |access-date=October 8, 2016 |author=Dopirak, Dustin |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161008200108/http://www.knoxnews.com/sports/vols/football/ut-dt-jordan-williams-in-medal-of-honor-bowl-ep-863637789-353700111.html |archive-date=October 8, 2016 }}
Throughout his college career, Williams played in 44 games and started 21 of them. He recorded career totals of 6.5 sacks and 66 tackles, 10.5 of which were tackles for loss.{{cite web | url=https://issuu.com/utad/docs/2015_pro_day_book | title=2015 Pro Day book | publisher=University of Tennessee | access-date=October 8, 2016 | pages=15}}
Professional career
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Williams was rated the 54th best defensive end in the 2015 NFL draft by NFLDraftScout.com.
Williams signed with the New York Jets in May 2015 after going undrafted in the 2015 draft.{{cite web|url=http://tennessee.247sports.com/Bolt/Former-Vols-DL-Williams-signs-with-Jets-37090583 |title=Former Vols DL Williams signs with Jets |publisher=247Sports |date=May 2, 2015 |access-date=October 8, 2016 |author=Callahan, Ryan |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161008215358/http://tennessee.247sports.com/Bolt/Former-Vols-DL-Williams-signs-with-Jets-37090583 |archive-date=October 8, 2016 }} He was released by the Jets on September 5 and signed to the team's practice squad the following day.{{cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/nfl/team/transactions/_/name/nyj/year/2015 |title=New York Jets Transactions - 2015 |publisher=ESPN |access-date=October 8, 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161008215604/http://www.espn.com/nfl/team/transactions/_/name/nyj/year/2015 |archive-date=October 8, 2016 }} He was released by the Jets on September 22, 2015.{{cite web|url=http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/jordan-williams-player-transactions |title=JORDAN WILLIAMS |publisher=Fox Sports |access-date=October 6, 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170116034645/http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/jordan-williams-player-transactions |archive-date=January 16, 2017 }}
Williams was signed to the Miami Dolphins' practice squad on October 6, 2015. He was promoted to the active roster on December 5.{{cite web|url=http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-dolphins/sfl-dolphins-sign-dt-jordan-williams-from-practice-squad-20151205-story.html |title=Dolphins sign DT Jordan Williams from practice squad |work=Sun Sentinel |date=December 5, 2015 |access-date=October 8, 2016 |author=Perkins, Chris |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161008215825/http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-dolphins/sfl-dolphins-sign-dt-jordan-williams-from-practice-squad-20151205-story.html |archive-date=October 8, 2016 }} He made his NFL debut and only appearance of the 2015 season on December 6 against the Baltimore Ravens, playing four snaps on defense and four snaps on special teams.{{Cite web |title=Jordan Williams 2015 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/W/WillJo05/gamelog/2015/ |access-date=February 12, 2024 |publisher=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He was released by the Dolphins on December 26 and signed to the team's practice squad three days later.{{cite web|url=http://www.miamidolphins.com/news/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Aikens-Showed-His-Holiday-Spirit-Other-Notes/e1a48623-fdad-414a-b755-f9ea2bb2b585 |title=NOTEBOOK: Aikens Showed His Holiday Spirit; Other Notes |publisher=Miami Dolphins |date=December 30, 2015 |access-date=October 8, 2016 |author=Poupart, Alain |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161009004330/http://www.miamidolphins.com/news/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Aikens-Showed-His-Holiday-Spirit-Other-Notes/e1a48623-fdad-414a-b755-f9ea2bb2b585 |archive-date=October 9, 2016 }} Williams signed a reserve/future contract with the Dolphins in January 2016.{{cite web|url=http://www.miamidolphins.com/news/press-releases/article-1/PRESS-RELEASE-Dolphins-Sign-Eight-Players-To-ReserveFuture-Contracts/858f5bab-f1bc-491b-a5a6-71f6080039e0 |title=PRESS RELEASE: Dolphins Sign Eight Players To Reserve/Future Contracts |publisher=Miami Dolphins |date=January 6, 2016 |access-date=October 8, 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161009003156/http://www.miamidolphins.com/news/press-releases/article-1/PRESS-RELEASE-Dolphins-Sign-Eight-Players-To-ReserveFuture-Contracts/858f5bab-f1bc-491b-a5a6-71f6080039e0 |archive-date=October 9, 2016 }} He was released by the team on September 3 and signed to the Dolphins' practice squad the next day.{{cite web|url=http://www.miamidolphins.com/news/article-1/Dolphins-Make-Moves-To-Get-Roster-To-53/c388dffe-aa0e-4be2-8de1-a42bb47d4355 |title=Dolphins Make Moves To Get Roster To 53 |publisher=Miami Dolphins |date=September 3, 2016 |access-date=October 8, 2016 |author=Poupart, Alain |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161009003703/http://www.miamidolphins.com/news/article-1/Dolphins-Make-Moves-To-Get-Roster-To-53/c388dffe-aa0e-4be2-8de1-a42bb47d4355 |archive-date=October 9, 2016 }}{{cite web|url=http://www.miamidolphins.com/news/article-1/Dolphins-Acquire-Hunter-Make-Other-Roster-Moves/2ec8073f-48ea-46ee-836e-5874d486c335 |title=Dolphins Acquire Hunter; Make Other Roster Moves |publisher=Miami Dolphins |date=September 4, 2016 |access-date=October 8, 2016 |author=Poupart, Alain |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161009003535/http://www.miamidolphins.com/news/article-1/Dolphins-Acquire-Hunter-Make-Other-Roster-Moves/2ec8073f-48ea-46ee-836e-5874d486c335 |archive-date=October 9, 2016 }} He was released by the Dolphins on September 20, 2016.
On December 6, 2016, the New York Giants signed Williams to their practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Giants on January 9, 2017.{{Cite web |last=Bouda |first=Nate |date=January 9, 2017 |title=Giants Sign 10 Players To Futures Deals Including QB Keith Wenning & WR Kevin Norwood |url=https://nfltraderumors.co/giants-sign-5-players-futures-deals-including-qb-keith-wenning/ |access-date=February 12, 2024 |publisher=NFLTradeRumors.com |language=en-US}} On September 2, 2017, he was waived by the Giants and was signed to the practice squad the next day.{{cite web|title=New York Giants announce 2017 53-man roster|url=http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/New-York-Giants-announce-2017-53-man-roster/af61460d-cd5a-4723-95d7-e08c74eaf74e|author=Eisen, Michael|publisher=New York Giants|date=September 2, 2017|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171205020739/http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/New-York-Giants-announce-2017-53-man-roster/af61460d-cd5a-4723-95d7-e08c74eaf74e|archive-date=December 5, 2017}}{{cite web|title=Giants sign eight players to practice squad|url=http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Giants-sign-eight-players-to-practice-squad/c4566931-c320-468f-b9ba-ca2e78fa0980|author=Eisen, Michael|publisher=New York Giants|date=September 3, 2017|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171008171911/http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Giants-sign-eight-players-to-practice-squad/c4566931-c320-468f-b9ba-ca2e78fa0980|archive-date=October 8, 2017}} Williams was promoted to the active roster on November 1.{{cite web|title=Giants fill Jenkins vacancy, sign DE Jordan Williams off practice squad|url=http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Giants-fill-Jenkins-vacancy-sign-DE-Jordan-Williams-off-practice-squad/af29391a-fe26-4d75-a92b-4eb998db1c83|author=Eisen, Michael|publisher=New York Giants|date=November 1, 2017|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171109121433/http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Giants-fill-Jenkins-vacancy-sign-DE-Jordan-Williams-off-practice-squad/af29391a-fe26-4d75-a92b-4eb998db1c83|archive-date=November 9, 2017}} He made his only appearance of the 2017 season on November 5 against the Los Angeles Rams, recording one solo tackle and one assisted tackle while playing 11 snaps on defense and 16 snaps on special teams.{{cite web | url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/W/WillJo05/gamelog/2017/ | title=Jordan Williams 2015 Game Log | publisher=Pro Football Reference | accessdate=13 September 2024}} He was waived by the Giants on November 7 and was re-signed to the practice squad.{{cite web|title=Giants reinstate CB Janoris Jenkins; view roster moves|url=http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Giants-reinstate-CB-Janoris-Jenkins-view-roster-moves/97727ce9-8501-4f8a-8ff4-6ba3534f3ac0|author=Eisen, Michael|publisher=New York Giants|date=November 7, 2017|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171108034551/http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Giants-reinstate-CB-Janoris-Jenkins-view-roster-moves/97727ce9-8501-4f8a-8ff4-6ba3534f3ac0|archive-date=November 8, 2017}} Williams signed a reserve/future contract with the Giants on January 1, 2018.{{Cite web |last=Valentine |first=Ed |date=January 1, 2018 |title=Giants sign nine players to futures contracts |url=https://www.bigblueview.com/2018/1/1/16839162/by-giants-sign-nine-players-to-futures-contracts |access-date=February 12, 2024 |publisher=BigBlueView.com}} On September 1, 2018, he was waived/injured by the Giants due to a hip/shoulder injury and reverted to injured reserve the next day.{{Cite web |last=Eisen |first=Michael |date=September 1, 2018 |title=New York Giants announce 53-man roster |url=https://www.giants.com/news/new-york-giants-announce-53-man-roster |access-date=February 12, 2024 |publisher=New York Giants}}{{cite web | url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/jordan-williams-waivedinjured-by-g-men/ | title=Jordan Williams: Waived/injured by G-Men | publisher=CBS Sports | date=September 2, 2018 | accessdate=13 September 2024}} He became a free agent after the 2018 season.{{cite web | url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/W/WillJo05.htm | title=Jordan Williams | publisher=Pro Football Reference | accessdate=13 September 2024}}
On August 1, 2019, Williams signed with the Tennessee Titans.{{Cite web |last=Wyatt |first=Jim |date=August 1, 2019 |title=Titans Add LB Jordan Williams, DL Chris Nelson While Waiving Two Others |url=https://www.titansonline.com/news/titans-add-lb-jordan-williams-dl-chris-nelson-while-waiving-two-others |access-date=February 12, 2024 |publisher=Tennessee Titans}} He was waived/injured on August 12 due to an undisclosed injury and reverted to injured reserve the next day.{{cite web | url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/titans-jordan-williams-heads-to-ir/ | title=Titans' Jordan Williams: Heads to IR | publisher=CBS Sports | date=Aug 14, 2019 | accessdate=13 September 2024}}{{Cite web |last=Wyatt |first=Jim |date=August 12, 2019 |title=Titans Add LB James Folston, Waive/Injured LB Jordan Williams |url=https://www.titansonline.com/news/titans-add-lb-james-folston-release-lb-jordan-williams |access-date=February 12, 2024 |publisher=Tennessee Titans}} He spent the entire 2019 season on injured reserve. He was released by the Titans on July 28, 2020.{{Cite web |last=Wyatt |first=Jim |date=July 28, 2020 |title=Titans Place OLB Vic Beasley on Reserve/Did Not Report List at Start of Training Camp |url=https://www.tennesseetitans.com/news/titans-place-olb-vic-beasley-on-reserve-did-not-report-list-at-start-of-training |access-date=February 12, 2024 |publisher=Tennessee Titans |language=en-US}}
Personal life
Williams' father, Keith, was a defensive lineman at Florida in the mid-1980s, was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the 12th round of the 1987 NFL draft, and later played for the Chicago Bruisers, Dallas Texans and Orlando Predators of the Arena Football League from 1988 to 1991.{{cite web | url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1987/draft.htm | title=1987 NFL Draft | publisher=Pro Football Reference | access-date=October 8, 2016}}{{cite web | url=http://www.arenafan.com/players/Keith_Williams-1710/ | title=Keith Williams | publisher=ArenaFan.com | access-date=October 8, 2016}} Williams's sister, Janine, played volleyball at Florida and UCF.{{Cite web |url=http://www.gatorcountry.com/florida-gators-football/gators_inspired_during_bowl_win/ |title=Gators inspired during bowl win |last=Patton |first=John |date=January 1, 2011 |publisher=GatorCountry.com |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161011000746/http://www.gatorcountry.com/florida-gators-football/gators_inspired_during_bowl_win/ |archive-date=October 11, 2016 |access-date=October 10, 2016}} He held the first annual Jordan Williams Skills Camp on July 14, 2016.{{cite web|url=http://www.local8now.com/content/sports/Former-Vol-and-Dolphins-DL-Jordan-Williams-set-to-host-skills-camp-386363781.html |title=Former Vol and Dolphins' DL Jordan Williams set to host skills camp |publisher=WVLT-TV |date=July 11, 2016 |access-date=October 8, 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161008214219/http://www.local8now.com/content/sports/Former-Vol-and-Dolphins-DL-Jordan-Williams-set-to-host-skills-camp-386363781.html |archive-date=October 8, 2016 }}{{cite web |url=http://www.wbir.com/sports/former-vol-jordan-williams-hosting-football-camp/269792580 |title=Former Vol Jordan Williams hosting football camp |publisher=WBIR-TV |date=July 11, 2016 |access-date=October 8, 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20240527235439/https://www.webcitation.org/6l7EZJNfi?url=http://www.wbir.com/sports/former-vol-jordan-williams-hosting-football-camp/269792580 |archive-date=May 27, 2024 }}
References
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External links
- [https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/jordan-williams-2.html College statistics at Sports-Reference.com]
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