Rodarius Williams

American football player (born 1996)

American football player
Rodarius Williams
Personal information
Born: (1996-09-12) September 12, 1996 (age 27)
Shreveport, Louisiana, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school:Calvary Baptist Academy (Shreveport, Louisiana)
College:Oklahoma State (2016–2020)
Position:Cornerback
NFL draft:2021 / Round: 6 / Pick: 201
Career history
  • New York Giants (2021–2022)
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2023)*
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
  • Second-team All-Big 12 (2020)
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:16
Interceptions:1
Pass deflections:2
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Rodarius Lee Williams (born September 12, 1996) is an American football cornerback. He played college football at Oklahoma State.

Early years

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

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
5 ft 11+3⁄4 in
(1.82 m) 		189 lb
(86 kg) 		31+1⁄2 in
(0.80 m) 		9+1⁄8 in
(0.23 m)		 4.52 s 1.56 s 2.57 s 4.18 s 6.95 s 36.5 in
(0.93 m)		 10 ft 3 in
(3.12 m)		 14 reps
All values from Pro Day[4][5][6]

New York Giants

In the 2021 NFL Draft, Williams was drafted in the sixth round (201st overall) by the New York Giants.[7] On May 13, 2021, Williams officially signed with the Giants.[8] He suffered a torn ACL in Week 5 and was ruled out for the season.[9]

On August 31, 2022, Williams was placed on injured reserve.[10] He was activated on November 14.[11] Williams recorded his first career interception off of Dak Prescott in a Week 12 loss to the Dallas Cowboys.[12]

On August 19, 2023, Williams was released.[13]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

On August 20, 2023, Williams was claimed off waivers by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.[14] He was waived on August 28.[15]

Personal life

Williams is the older brother of NFL defensive back Greedy Williams.[16]

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. ^ "Rodarius Williams Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved November 24, 2022.
  5. ^ "2021 Draft Scout Rodarius Williams, Oklahoma State NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved November 24, 2022.
  6. ^ "Rodarius Williams 2021 NFL Draft Profile". insider.espn.com. Retrieved November 24, 2022.
  7. ^ "Giants draft Oklahoma State CB Rodarius Williams". Giants.com. May 1, 2021.
  8. ^ "Giants Sign Second-Round DE Azeez Ojulari".
  9. ^ Alper, Josh (October 11, 2021). "Giants announce Rodarius Williams tore his ACL". Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports.
  10. ^ Fennelly, John (August 31, 2022). "Giants place Shane Lemieux, two others on IR". Giantswire.com.
  11. ^ Eisen, Michael (November 14, 2022). "DL Henry Mondeaux signed off practice squad; CB Rodarius Williams activated". Giants.com.
  12. ^ "Giants 20-28 Cowboys (Nov 24, 2022) Box Score". ESPN. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
  13. ^ "Giants waive CB Rodarius Williams". giantswire. Retrieved August 19, 2023.
  14. ^ Smith, Scott (August 21, 2023). "Bucs Claim CB Rodarius Williams, Place Russell Gage on IR". Buccaneers.com.
  15. ^ Stroud, Rick (August 28, 2023). "Bucs release QB John Wolford, LB Patrick O'Connor, among others". Tampa Bay Times.
  16. ^ "Former OSU cornerback Rodarius Williams looks to join his younger brother in the NFL". Tulsa World. April 6, 2021.

External links

  • Oklahoma State Cowboys bio
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New York Giants 2021 NFL draft selections