John Williams Jr. (Canadian football)
| No. 11,23 Retired | |
| Born: | September 23, 1977 Edmonton Eskimos* |
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| 2004–2007 | Toronto Argonauts |
| 2008–2009 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats
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| Career highlights and awards | |
| Honours | Special Teams Player of the Week |
John M. Williams Jr. (born September 23, 1977, in Burlington, Ontario) is a retired Canadian Football League (CFL) running back. He played for the BC Lions, the Toronto Argonauts and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
Early years
Williams is the son of the former CFL player
Professional career
Williams was considered a "hybrid" player known for his physical play and being able to work from several positions in his eight-year career including running back, fullback, tight-end and slot-back.
Williams was selected 31st overall in the
From 2004 through the 2007 CFL season, Williams played for the Toronto Argonauts where he was consistently one of the team leaders in special team tackles. In the 2004 CFL season, he played in all 18 regular season games, carried the ball three times for 37 yards, and scored one touchdown. He also made one defensive tackle and three special teams tackles and played in all three Argos playoff games including the 92nd Grey Cup victory over the BC Lions.[1]
On February 7, 2008, Williams was traded to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in exchange for future considerations. He played in 17 games and carried the ball for 29 yards on five runs and received two passes for 16 yards.[1] During the 2009 season, Williams became a more integral part of the offence, splitting time at several positions as well as returning kicks. Williams elected to retire after the season.[2]
References
- ^ a b c d "John Williams". Roster. Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Retrieved 13 February 2009.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Football News - NFL, CFL & Local News & Scores - GuelphMercury.com". GuelphMercury.com.