Antonio Williams (running back) facts for kids
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Williams in 2021
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| Position: | Running back | ||||||||||
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| Born: | October 22, 1997 New London, North Carolina, U.S. |
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| Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||||||||
| Weight: | 215 lb (98 kg) | ||||||||||
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| High school: | North Stanly (New London, North Carolina) | ||||||||||
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| Undrafted: | 2020 | ||||||||||
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| CFL status: | American | ||||||||||
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Antonio Williams was born on October 22, 1997. He is an American professional football player. He plays as a running back, which is a player who carries the ball. Currently, he is a free agent, meaning he is not signed to a team. Before becoming a professional, he played college football for two different teams: the Ohio State Buckeyes and the North Carolina Tar Heels.
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Antonio Williams's Football Journey
Antonio Williams has had an exciting journey in football. He started playing in college and then moved on to play professionally. He has been part of teams in the NFL and the CFL.
College Football Years
Antonio began his college football career at Ohio State University. He played for the Buckeyes for two seasons. During his second year, he ran for 290 yards and scored three touchdowns. He was the third-string running back on the team.
After two seasons, Williams decided to transfer to the University of North Carolina. The NCAA, which oversees college sports, allowed him to play right away. He did not have to wait a year.
In his first year with the Tar Heels, he started seven games. He was the team's second-best rusher. He gained 504 yards and scored five touchdowns. In his final year, he shared carries with other players. He still managed to run for 322 yards and score three touchdowns.
Playing in the NFL
After college, Antonio Williams was not chosen in the NFL Draft. However, the Buffalo Bills signed him as an undrafted free agent on May 8, 2020. This means they gave him a chance to join their team.
He was waived by the Bills a few times, but he kept getting re-signed. He spent time on the team's practice squad. This is a group of players who practice with the team but are not on the main roster.
Time with the Buffalo Bills
On January 2, 2021, Williams was moved to the Bills' active roster. This was for a game against the Miami Dolphins. He played in his first NFL game that day. He had a great debut, running for 63 yards. He also scored two touchdowns and caught one pass for 20 yards. The Bills won the game 56–26.
He was moved back to the practice squad after that game. He was called up again for a playoff game against the Baltimore Ravens. After the playoffs, he signed a special contract with the Bills. This contract meant he would stay with the team for the next season.
In August 2021, the Bills waived him again. But they re-signed him to their practice squad the very next day.
Moving to the New York Giants
On January 27, 2022, Antonio Williams signed a contract with the New York Giants. He hoped to play for them.
However, he was waived by the Giants in September 2022. He was then re-signed to their practice squad. A few days later, he was released again. He also had a tryout with the New Orleans Saints, but no deal was made.
Playing in the CFL
On February 13, 2023, Williams signed with the BC Lions. This team plays in the Canadian Football League (CFL). The CFL is a professional football league in Canada. He was released by the Lions in June 2023.
Personal Life
Antonio Williams has been a fan of NASCAR racing since he was young. NASCAR is a popular car racing sport. He is an advisor to a NASCAR driver named Joe Graf Jr.. They became friends through someone they both knew. Williams joined Graf's racing team in 2021 to help him.
