Seth Williams (wide receiver)
{{Short description|American football player (born 2000)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=February 2023}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name =
| image =
| alt =
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| current_team = Dallas Cowboys
| number = 13
| position = Wide receiver
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|2000|4|10}}
| birth_place = Tuscaloosa, Alabama, U.S.
| death_date =
| death_place =
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 3
| weight_lb = 211
| high_school = Paul W. Bryant (Tuscaloosa)
| college = Auburn (2018–2020)
| draftyear = 2021
| draftround = 6
| draftpick = 219
| pastteams =
- Denver Broncos ({{NFL Year|2021}})
- Jacksonville Jaguars ({{NFL Year|2022|2023}})*
- Dallas Cowboys ({{NFL Year|2024}}–present)*
| status = Active
| highlights =
| statseason = 2024
| statweek =
| statlabel1 = Receptions
| statvalue1 = 1
| statlabel2 = Receiving yards
| statvalue2 = 34
| statlabel3 = Receiving average
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| statlabel4 = Receiving touchdowns
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| pfr = WillSe00
}}
Seth Williams (born April 10, 2000) is an American professional football wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Auburn Tigers.
Early life
Williams attended Paul W. Bryant High School in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.{{Cite web |date=October 2, 2017 |title=Seth Williams, Paul W. Bryant High School |url=https://www.tuscaloosanews.com/story/sports/2017/10/02/prep-player-of-week-seth-williams-paul-w-bryant-high-school/18688605007/ |access-date=2024-07-20 |website=The Tuscaloosa News |language=en-US}} He committed to Auburn University over his hometown University of Alabama to play college football.{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Matthew |date=November 23, 2017 |title=4-star 2018 WR Seth Williams commits to Auburn |url=https://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/story/sports/college/auburn/2017/11/23/four-star-2018-wr-prospect-seth-williams-commits-auburn-thanksgiving/891578001/ |access-date=February 26, 2023 |website=The Montgomery Advertiser}}{{Cite web |last=Chandler |first=Joey |date=November 23, 2017 |title=Paul Bryant receiver Seth Williams commits to Auburn |url=https://www.tuscaloosanews.com/news/20171123/paul-bryant-receiver-seth-williams-commits-to-auburn |access-date=February 26, 2023 |website=Tuscaloosa News}}
College career
As a freshman at Auburn in 2018, Williams had 26 receptions for 534 yards and five touchdowns.{{Cite web |last=Vitale |first=Josh |date=November 5, 2018 |title=Auburn freshman Seth Williams proving he's a 'freak' red-zone threat |url=https://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/story/sports/college/auburn/2018/11/05/auburn-football-seth-williams-freshman-wide-receiver-red-zone-freak-texas-am-sec-paul-bryant/1893130002/ |access-date=February 26, 2023 |website=The Montgomery Advertiser}}{{Cite web |title=Seth Williams 2018 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/seth-williams-1/gamelog/2018 |access-date=February 26, 2023 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} He became Auburn's number one receiver his sophomore year in 2019.{{Cite web |last=Lee |first=Justin |date=November 27, 2019 |title=From enemy territory, Auburn's Seth Williams keeps himself distanced from the noise on Iron Bowl week |url=https://www.oanow.com/sports/college/auburn/from-enemy-territory-auburn-s-seth-williams-keeps-himself-distanced/article_eae6bac2-18d6-58b9-9247-5b7b2c9dca55.html |access-date=February 26, 2023 |website=OANow.com}}{{Cite web |last=Han |first=Giana |date=November 28, 2019 |title=Seth Williams changes Alabama fans' attitude to Auburn |url=https://www.al.com/auburnfootball/2019/11/seth-williams-does-the-unthinkable-makes-alabama-fans-soften-to-auburn.html |access-date=February 26, 2023 |website=AL.com}} As a sophomore Williams recorded 59 receptions for 830 yards and eight touchdowns. As a junior in 2020, Williams recorded
47 receptions for 760 yards and four touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Seth Williams College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/seth-williams-1.html |access-date=February 26, 2023 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} Following his junior season Williams declared for the 2021 NFL draft.{{Cite web |last=Stultz |first=Brian |date=January 4, 2021 |title=Auburn wide receiver Seth Williams to declare for NFL Draft |url=https://auburnwire.usatoday.com/2021/01/04/report-auburn-wide-receiver-seth-williams-to-declare-for-nfl-draft/ |access-date=February 26, 2023 |website=Auburn Wire |publisher=USA Today}}
Professional career
{{NFL predraft
| height ft = 6
| height in = 3
| weight = 211
| dash = 4.49
| ten split = 1.63
| twenty split = 2.59
| shuttle = 4.43
| cone drill = 7.20
| vertical = 37.0
| broad ft = 10
| broad in = 4
| bench = 12
| arm span = 33 1/2
| hand span = 9 7/8
| note = All values from Pro Day{{Cite web |url=https://www.nfl.com/prospects/seth-williams/32005749-4c52-1263-5c33-d4d14ef18b01 |title=Seth Williams Draft and Combine Prospect Profile |website=NFL.com |access-date=April 6, 2023}}{{Cite web |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=1027634&DraftYear=2021 |title=2021 NFL Draft Scout Seth Williams College Football Profile |access-date=April 6, 2023 |website=DraftScout.com}}{{Cite web |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230408081517/https://insider.espn.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/105290 |title=Seth Williams 2021 NFL Draft Profile |website=insider.espn.com |access-date=April 6, 2023}}
}}
=Denver Broncos=
Williams was selected in the sixth round, 219th overall, of the 2021 NFL draft by the Denver Broncos.{{Cite web |last=DiLalla |first=Aric |date=May 1, 2021 |title=Broncos select WR Seth Williams with 219th-overall pick in 2021 NFL Draft |url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/seth-williams-nfl-draft-wide-receiver-auburn |access-date=February 26, 2023 |website=DenverBroncos.com}} On May 12, 2021, Williams officially signed with the Broncos.{{Cite web |last=Levine |first=Ben |date=May 12, 2021 |title=NFL Draft Pick Signings: 5/12/21 |url=https://www.profootballrumors.com/2021/05/nfl-draft-pick-signings-51221#ref=home |access-date=February 26, 2023 |website=Pro Football Rumors}} He was waived on August 31, 2021, and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.{{Cite web |last=DiLalla |first=Aric |date=August 31, 2021 |title=Broncos make series of roster transactions to reach 53-man limit |url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-make-series-of-roster-transactions-to-reach-53-man-limit |access-date=February 26, 2023 |website=DenverBroncos.com}}{{Cite web |last=DiLalla |first=Aric |date=September 1, 2021 |title=Broncos sign 14 players to their practice squad |url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-sign-14-players-to-their-practice-squad |access-date=February 26, 2023 |website=DenverBroncos.com}} On January 2, 2022, Williams made his NFL debut in the team's week 17 game against the Los Angeles Chargers. Williams recorded his first career catch on a 34-yard pass from Drew Lock in the 34-13 loss.{{Cite web |title=Denver Broncos at Los Angeles Chargers - January 2nd, 2022 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202201020sdg.htm |access-date=February 26, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He was promoted to the active roster on January 3.{{Cite web |last=Swanson |first=Ben |date=January 3, 2022 |title=Broncos place Brandon McManus, Sam Martin on Reserve/COVID-19 list, promote Jonathan Harris, Seth Williams to active roster |url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-place-brandon-mcmanus-sam-martin-on-reserve-covid-19-list-promote-jonath |access-date=February 26, 2023 |website=DenverBroncos.com}} Williams was waived by the Broncos on August 30, 2022.{{Cite web |last=Rose |first=Alex |date=August 30, 2022 |title=Live updates: See who made the final cut for the 2022 Broncos |url=https://kdvr.com/sports/denver-broncos/live-updates-broncos-53-man-roster-cuts-2022/amp/ |access-date=February 26, 2023 |website=KDVR}}
=Jacksonville Jaguars=
On September 2, 2022, Williams was signed to the Jacksonville Jaguars practice squad.{{Cite web |date=September 2, 2022 |title=Roster Moves: Jaguars sign K James McCourt and two others to the practice squad |url=https://www.jaguars.com/news/roster-moves-jaguars-sign-k-james-mccourt-and-two-others-to-the-practice-squad |access-date=February 26, 2023 |website=Jaguars.com}} He signed a reserve/future contract on January 23, 2023.{{Cite web |last=Bouda |first=Nate |date=January 23, 2023 |title=Jaguars Sign 12 Players To Futures Contracts |url=https://nfltraderumors.co/jaguars-sign-12-players-to-futures-contracts/ |access-date=February 26, 2023 |website=NFL Trade Rumors}}
On August 29, 2023, Williams was waived by the Jaguars and re-signed to the practice squad.{{Cite web |last=Oehser |first=John |date=August 29, 2023 |title=Roster Reduction: Jaguars Move Towards 53 Players |url=https://www.jaguars.com/news/roster-reduction-jaguars-move-to-53-players-x3946 |access-date=October 24, 2023 |website=Jaguars.com}}{{Cite web |date=August 30, 2023 |title=Roster Moves: Jaguars Announce 13 Additions to Practice Squad |url=https://www.jaguars.com/news/roster-moves-jaguars-announce-13-additions-to-practice-squad |access-date=2023-11-29 |website=Jaguars.com}} He signed a reserve/futures contract with the Jaguars on January 9, 2024.{{cite web |title=Jaguars' Seth Williams: Signs deal with Jacksonville |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/jaguars-seth-williams-signs-deal-with-jacksonville/ |website=CBS Sports |date=January 10, 2024 |access-date=10 January 2024}} He was waived on August 25.{{Cite web |date=August 25, 2024 |title=Roster Moves: Jaguars Waive 6 Players, Release 4 |url=https://www.jaguars.com/news/roster-moves-jaguars-waive-6-players-release-4 |access-date=2024-12-28 |website=Jaguars.com}}
=Dallas Cowboys=
On October 9, 2024, Williams was signed to the Dallas Cowboys practice squad.{{cite web|title=Cowboys sign WR Seth Williams, DE Luiji Vilain to the practice squad|url=https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/cowboys-sign-wr-seth-williams-de-luiji-vilain-to-the-practice-squad|author=Williams, Charean|work=Pro Football Talk|publisher=NBC Sports|date=October 8, 2024}} He signed a reserve/future contract on January 6, 2025.{{cite web|title=Cowboys sign nine players to future contracts|url=https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/cowboys-sign-nine-players-to-future-contracts|author=Yarrish, Tommy|website=DallasCowboys.com|date=January 7, 2025}}
References
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External links
- [https://www.dallascowboys.com/team/players-roster/seth-williams/ Dallas Cowboys bio]
- [https://auburntigers.com/sports/football/roster/seth-williams/12912 Auburn Tigers bio]
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Category:People from Tuscaloosa County, Alabama
Category:Players of American football from Alabama
Category:American football wide receivers
Category:Auburn Tigers football players
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