Karlos Williams facts for kids
Williams with the Florida State Seminoles in 2014
|
|||||||||||||
| No. 29 | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Position: | Running back | ||||||||||||
| Personal information | |||||||||||||
| Born: | May 4, 1993 Davenport, Florida, U.S. |
||||||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||||||||
| Weight: | 230 lb (104 kg) | ||||||||||||
| Career information | |||||||||||||
| High school: | Ridge Community (Davenport) | ||||||||||||
| College: | Florida State | ||||||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2015 / Round: 5 / Pick: 155 | ||||||||||||
| Career history | |||||||||||||
|
|||||||||||||
| Career highlights and awards | |||||||||||||
|
|||||||||||||
| Career NFL statistics | |||||||||||||
|
|||||||||||||
| Player stats at PFR | |||||||||||||
Karlos Jermell Williams Sr. is a former American football player. He was born on May 4, 1993. Karlos played as a running back in the National Football League (NFL). He also played college football for the Florida State Seminoles. The Buffalo Bills picked him in the 2015 NFL draft.
Contents
Early Life and Sports Talents
Karlos Williams grew up in Davenport, Florida. He went to Ridge Community High School there. Karlos was a star in three different sports. He played football, ran track, and played basketball.
Football Skills in High School
In football, Karlos played both safety and running back. Experts like Rivals.com saw him as a top player. They ranked him as one of the best safeties in his class.
Track and Field Achievements
Karlos was also a very fast track athlete. He won the 200-meter dash in 2010. His time was 22.49 seconds. He also placed fifth in the 100-meter dash in 2011. As a senior, he ran the 100-meters in just 10.5 seconds.
College Football Career
Karlos Williams started his college career at Florida State University. For his first two years, he played as a safety. He also helped the team by returning kicks.
Freshman and Sophomore Years
As a freshman in 2011, he played in 12 games. He was a backup safety and a return specialist. He missed the team's bowl game due to a wrist injury. In 2012, his sophomore year, he played in 14 games. He continued as a backup and return specialist.
Switching to Running Back
In 2013, his junior year, Karlos moved to running back. This happened after the first game of the season. His very first carry as a running back was amazing. It was a 65-yard touchdown run against the Nevada Wolf Pack.
During the 2014 BCS National Championship Game, he helped his team win. He rushed for 25 yards against Auburn. He even converted a fake punt on fourth down. He finished that year with 730 rushing yards. He also scored 11 rushing touchdowns.
Senior Season at Florida State
In 2014, Karlos began his senior season as a starter. Later, he shared playing time with Dalvin Cook. He ended the year with 689 rushing yards. He carried the ball 150 times and scored 11 touchdowns.
Professional Football Journey
Karlos Williams was chosen by the Buffalo Bills in the 2015 NFL draft. He was the 155th player picked overall. His professional career started with a bang.
Time with the Buffalo Bills
Just like in college, Karlos scored a touchdown on his first NFL carry. It was a 26-yard run for the Bills. This happened against the Indianapolis Colts.
In Week 3, he had his best rushing game. He ran for 110 yards and two touchdowns. This was against the Miami Dolphins. One of his scoring runs was 41 yards long.
Karlos missed three games due to a concussion. He returned to play in Week 9. On November 8, 2015, he scored two touchdowns against the Dolphins. In Week 10, he tied an NFL record. He scored a touchdown in his sixth straight game to start his career.
Karlos was released by the Bills in August 2016.
Joining the Pittsburgh Steelers
On October 11, 2016, Karlos joined the Pittsburgh Steelers' practice squad. He signed a contract with the Steelers in January 2017. He was released by the Steelers in March.
Playing in Canada
Karlos signed with the Toronto Argonauts in the Canadian Football League (CFL). This happened on November 15, 2019. He signed an extension with the team in December 2020. On April 27, 2021, Karlos Williams announced his retirement. He decided to stop playing professional football.
Personal Life
Karlos Williams has a brother named Vince Williams. Vince also played college football at Florida State. He played as a linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Karlos is also a cousin of NFL player Derwin James.
Karlos has seven children. He has two daughters, Kylie and Kota. He also has five sons: Karlos Jr., Kobi, Kason, Korri, and Karter. His son, Kason, was diagnosed with a health condition in early 2017.
