Fred Williams (wide receiver) facts for kids

Fred Williams was born on April 15, 1988. He is a former American football player who played as a wide receiver. A wide receiver is a player who runs routes and catches passes from the quarterback.

Fred played college football at St. Cloud State University. He also went to South Division High School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He played for the San Jose Sabercats in the Arena Football League (AFL) from 2011 to 2013. He also spent time with the Kansas City Chiefs' practice squad between 2013 and 2015.

Fred Williams' Football Journey

Fred Williams had a career playing professional football for several teams. He played in both the Arena Football League (AFL) and the Indoor Football League (IFL). He also spent time with a team in the National Football League (NFL).

Playing for the San Jose Sabercats

Fred Williams joined the San Jose Sabercats on November 17, 2011. He played for this team during the 2012 and 2013 Arena Football League seasons.

Time with the Kansas City Chiefs

Williams signed with the Kansas City Chiefs on December 18, 2013. He was part of the Chiefs' organization for a few years. He spent time on their practice squad. A practice squad is a group of players who train with the team but are not on the main roster for games. They can be called up to play if needed. Fred was released and re-signed to the practice squad multiple times until early 2016.

Playing for the Los Angeles KISS

On July 7, 2016, Fred Williams was assigned to the Los Angeles KISS team.

With the Washington Valor

On October 14, 2016, the Washington Valor chose Fred Williams in a special draft.

Joining the Arizona Rattlers

On February 9, 2017, Fred Williams signed with the Arizona Rattlers. This team plays in the Indoor Football League (IFL).