Brandon Williams (linebacker) facts for kids
Williams in a preseason game against the Houston Texans in 2010
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| Born: | June 21, 1988 Fort Worth, Texas, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 254 lb (115 kg) | ||||
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| High school: | South Hills (TX) | ||||
| College: | Texas Tech | ||||
| NFL Draft: | 2009 / Round: 4 / Pick: 120 | ||||
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Brandon Williams was born on June 21, 1988. He is a former American football player. He played as a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He was part of teams like the Dallas Cowboys and the Arizona Cardinals. Before playing professionally, he was a college football star at Texas Tech University.
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Early Life and High School Football
Brandon Williams grew up in Fort Worth, Texas. He went to South Hills High School. In his senior year, he was a top player. He made 102 tackles and 11 sacks. These impressive stats earned him special honors in his district.
College Career at Texas Tech
After high school, Brandon received a football scholarship. He decided to play for Texas Tech University.
Freshman Year Success
As a freshman, he played in 11 games. He was a backup defensive end. He had 16 tackles and 3.5 sacks. This was the third-highest number of sacks on his team. In one game against Southeastern Louisiana University, he had five tackles and two sacks.
Becoming a Starter
In his second year, Brandon became a starting defensive end. He led his team with 6 sacks. He also had 12.5 tackles for loss. He made 41 total tackles. He also helped his team by defending 2 passes and forcing 3 fumbles.
Junior Year Highlights
As a junior, Brandon had an amazing season. He led the Big 12 Conference with 11 sacks. This was also tied for the fourth-highest in his school's history. He also had 13 tackles for loss. In the 2009 Cotton Bowl Classic, he had 4 tackles and 2 sacks. He also forced a fumble in that game.
After his junior year, Brandon decided to enter the 2009 NFL draft. He finished his college career with 78 tackles. He also had 20.5 sacks, which is fourth in Texas Tech history. He forced 6 fumbles during his time there.
Playing in the NFL
Brandon Williams was chosen by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2009 NFL Draft. He was the 120th player picked overall. The Cowboys planned to change his position to an outside linebacker.
Time with the Dallas Cowboys
During his first preseason game, Brandon got a serious injury. He tore a ligament in his left knee called the ACL. Because of this, he was placed on the injured reserve list. This meant he couldn't play for the rest of the season.
In his second season, he was still recovering from his injury. He played in some games but was inactive for many others. He made four tackles on special teams. He was later released by the Cowboys in 2011.
Joining the Arizona Cardinals
In November 2011, the Arizona Cardinals signed Brandon. He joined their practice squad first. A practice squad is where players train with the team but are not on the main roster. In December, he was moved to the active roster. This meant he could play in games. He was released by the Cardinals in 2012 due to a shoulder injury.
Coaching Career
After his playing career, Brandon Williams became a football coach. In 2016, he was the head coach for the Texas Stealth. This team was part of the American Indoor Football league. Today, he coaches football at Nolan Catholic High School.
Personal Life
Brandon Williams' parents are Debra and Gary Hampton. He has two sisters, LaToya and Camry. He also has two brothers, Demondre and Gary Jr.
