David Williams (born June 17, 1994) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the South Carolina Gamecocks and Arkansas Razorbacks.
Early life Williams attended and played high school football at Imhotep Institute Charter High School.
College career Williams played college football for South Carolina from 2014 to 2016. He transferred to Arkansas for the 2017 season.
Collegiate statistics Year School Conf Class Pos G Rushing Receiving Att Yds Avg TD Rec Yds Avg TD 2014 South Carolina SEC FR RB 8 45 256 5.7 2 7 99 14.1 0 2015 South Carolina SEC SO RB 12 86 299 3.5 0 11 93 8.5 0 2016 South Carolina SEC JR RB 9 56 239 4.3 3 9 72 8.0 0 2017 Arkansas SEC SR RB 12 117 656 5.6 8 10 171 17.1 2 Career Overall 41 304 1,450 4.8 13 37 435 11.8 2
Professional career Denver Broncos (first stint) Williams was selected by the Denver Broncos in the seventh round (226th overall) of the 2018 NFL draft. He was waived on September 1, 2018 and was signed to the practice squad the next day.
Jacksonville Jaguars The Jacksonville Jaguars signed Williams off Denver's practice squad on October 9, 2018. As a rookie, he appeared in six games and had eight carries for 36 rushing yards. On May 9, 2019, the Jaguars waived Williams.
Denver Broncos (second stint) On July 19, 2019, Williams re-signed with the Broncos. He was waived on August 31, 2019.
Detroit Lions On September 11, 2019, Williams was signed to the Detroit Lions practice squad, but was released the next day.
Indianapolis Colts On September 18, 2019, Williams was signed to the Indianapolis Colts practice squad, but was released two days later.
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External links Arkansas Razorbacks bio