K. D. Williams facts for kids
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| Born: | April 22, 1973 Tampa, Florida, U.S. |
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| High school: | Thomas Jefferson (Tampa, Florida) |
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| College: | Henderson State University | ||||||
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Kevin Dewayne Williams Sr. was a professional American football player. He was born on April 22, 1973, in Tampa, Florida, U.S. Kevin played as a linebacker, a key defensive position, in several football leagues. These included the Canadian Football League (CFL), NFL Europe, and the National Football League (NFL). He is also the father of ice hockey player Keegan Kolesar.
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Kevin Williams: A Football Player
Kevin Dewayne Williams Sr. was known for his role as a linebacker. This position is very important in football. Linebackers are defensive players. They stop the other team from scoring. They tackle opponents and try to sack the quarterback.
His Early Football Days
Kevin Williams started playing football in high school. He attended Thomas Jefferson High School in Tampa, Florida. After high school, he continued his football journey in college. He played for Henderson State University. This is where he honed his skills before becoming a professional.
Playing Professional Football
Kevin Williams played for many teams during his career. He played in different leagues.
Canadian Football League (CFL)
Kevin began his professional career in the CFL. He played for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers from 1995 to 1996. Later, he joined the Saskatchewan Roughriders in 1997. He also played for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in the same year. He returned to the Blue Bombers in 2002. He also played for the Roughriders again in 2002.
NFL Europe
In 1998, Kevin played for the Frankfurt Galaxy. This team was part of NFL Europe. This league helped players get ready for the NFL.
National Football League (NFL)
Kevin also played in the NFL, which is the biggest football league in the U.S. He had short stints with several NFL teams. In 1998, he was with the Dallas Cowboys and the Kansas City Chiefs. He then played for the Oakland Raiders in 1999. In 2000, he was with the New Orleans Saints. He finished his NFL career playing for the Green Bay Packers from 2000 to 2001.
Kevin's Career Stats
During his time as a professional player, Kevin Williams made important contributions. He recorded 41 tackles. He also had 1.5 sacks. A sack is when a defensive player tackles the quarterback behind the line of scrimmage. He also made 1 Interception. An interception is when a defensive player catches a pass meant for an offensive player.
