Keiland Williams
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Position: | Running back | ||||||||||||
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Born: | Lafayette, Louisiana, U.S. | August 14, 1986||||||||||||
Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||||||||||
Weight: | 230 lb (104 kg) | ||||||||||||
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High school: | Northside (Lafayette, Louisiana) | ||||||||||||
College: | LSU | ||||||||||||
Undrafted: | 2010 | ||||||||||||
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Keiland Terrell Williams (born August 14, 1986) is a former
He also played for the Detroit Lions.
Early years
Williams began his prep career at Broussard middle school in Broussard Louisiana, then began his high school career at Northside High School in Lafayette, Louisiana, where he rushed for more than 2,500 yards and 30 touchdowns in his junior season. Williams was the Number three running back in the nation and number one in the state. He completed his eligibility at Hargrave Military Academy in Chatham, Virginia, where he became the first running back in school history to rush for more than 1,000 yards a season, finishing with 160 carries for 1,325 yards and 12 touchdowns. He was teammates with Vidal Hazelton, Jerrell Powe, and John Jerry.
Williams was a highly sought recruit. After verbally committing to Louisiana State in January 2006 but refusing to sign on National Signing Day, Williams finally signed his letter of intent to LSU on February 10, 2006.
College career
Playing as a
Professional career
Washington Redskins
Williams was signed by the
He was waived on September 3, 2011.
Detroit Lions
The Detroit Lions claimed Williams off of waivers on September 4, 2011.
The Lions released him on October 18, 2012.[1]
Second Stint with Redskins
The Washington Redskins signed Williams after they cut Ryan Grant on October 23, 2012.[2][3]
The Redskins waived him on August 31, 2013, for final roster cuts before the start of 2013 season.[4]
References
- ^ McCosky, Chris (October 18, 2012). "Why Keiland?". DetroitNews.com. Archived from the original on October 22, 2012. Retrieved October 23, 2012.
- ^ Tinsman, Brian (October 23, 2012). "Redskins Sign Williams, Release Grant". Redskins.com. Archived from the original on October 25, 2012. Retrieved October 23, 2012.
- ^ Jones, Mike (October 23, 2012). "Redskins bring back RB Keiland Williams, cut Ryan Grant". WashingtonPost.com. Retrieved October 23, 2012.
- ^ Jones, Mike (August 31, 2013). "Redskins cuts: Tony Pashos, DeJon Gomes, Chase Minnifield among them". WashingtonPost.com. Retrieved August 31, 2013.