Ucambre Williams facts for kids
| Calgary Stampeders | |
Williams with the Calgary Stampeders in 2025
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| Born: | August 1, 1992 Phenix City, Alabama, U.S. |
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| Career information | |
| CFL status | American |
| Position(s) | Running backs coach |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) |
| Weight | 298 lb (135 kg) |
| College | South Alabama |
| High school | Central High, Phenix City |
| Career history | |
| As coach | |
| 2025–present | Calgary Stampeders |
| As player | |
| 2016–2021 | Calgary Stampeders |
| 2022 | Ottawa Redblacks |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| CFL West All-Star | 2017 |
| Career stats | |
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Ucambre Williams was born on August 1, 1992. He is a former professional football player from America. He used to play as an offensive lineman. Now, he is a coach for the Calgary Stampeders in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He coaches the running backs and helps with the offensive line.
Williams played for two CFL teams: the Calgary Stampeders and the Ottawa Redblacks. Before becoming a professional, he played college football at the University of South Alabama.
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College Football Days
Ucambre Williams played college football at the University of South Alabama from 2011 to 2014. He played as a right tackle.
Early Years in College
In his first year, 2011, he played in four games. In his second year, he got an injury in the fifth game. This injury meant he couldn't play for the rest of that season.
Becoming a Star Player
In 2013, his junior year, Williams played very well. He was chosen as a second-team All-Sun Belt player. This means he was one of the best players in his conference. In 2014, he was expected to be a top player. He missed some practice because of surgery. But he still became a starter again after missing the first two games of the season.
Professional Football Career
Ucambre Williams played professional football in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was known for being a strong offensive lineman.
Playing for the Calgary Stampeders
The Calgary Stampeders signed Williams in 2016. He started as a tackle. He played at right guard and also as a right tackle in the 2016 Grey Cup game.
In 2017, many players on the offensive line got injured. Williams was asked to play a new position: centre. His coach, Dave Dickenson, said he was a "quick learner." By the end of that season, Williams was named the Stampeders' best offensive lineman. He was also nominated as the best offensive lineman for the CFL West Division.
In 2018, Williams was the starting centre for the Stampeders. That year, his team won the 106th Grey Cup, which is a very big championship in Canadian football. His contract with the Stampeders ended on February 8, 2022.
Time with the Ottawa Redblacks
On February 8, 2022, Williams signed with the Ottawa Redblacks. He played in 11 games for the Redblacks during the 2022 CFL season. After the 2022 season, Williams shared on social media that he had attended a retirement party. His contract with the Redblacks ended on February 14, 2023.
Coaching Career
After his playing career, Ucambre Williams became a coach.
On December 16, 2024, Williams was named the running backs coach for the Calgary Stampeders. He also became an assistant offensive line coach for the team. He is still coaching for the Stampeders today.
