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Greedy Williams

Andraez Montrell "Greedy" Williams (born December 3, 1997) is an American professional football cornerback. He played college football for the LSU Tigers and was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the second round of the 2019 NFL draft.

Greedy Williams
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Williams with the Cleveland Browns in 2019
Personal information
Born: (1997-12-03) December 3, 1997 (age 26)
Shreveport, Louisiana, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High school:Calvary Baptist Academy (Shreveport, Louisiana)
College:LSU (2016–2018)
Position:Cornerback
NFL draft:2019 / round: 2 / pick: 46
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:99
Interceptions:2
Pass deflections:12
Forced fumbles:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Early years

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At Calvary Baptist Academy, Williams was able to win consecutive state titles, with quarterback Shea Patterson.[1]

College career

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After redshirting his first year, Williams earned a starting spot after junior Kevin Toliver II was suspended. After Toliver came back from suspension, Williams kept his spot throughout the season.[2] As a freshman, Williams led the Southeastern Conference (SEC) in interceptions and passes defended.[3] As a result, he was selected to the All-SEC first-team. He became only the second LSU freshman to make the All-SEC team since 1986 (the other being Brad Wing in 2011).[4] On December 2, 2018, Williams announced that he would forgo his remaining two years of eligibility and declare for the 2019 NFL draft.[5]

College statistics

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LSU Tigers
Year Class Position GP Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
Solo Ast Total Loss Sack Int Yards Avg TD PD FR Yards TD FF
2016 Freshman CB   Redshirted
2017   Freshman CB 13 26 12 38 1.5 0.0 6 32 5.3 0 10 0 0 0 0
2018   Sophomore CB 11 23 10 33 0.0 0.0 2 20 10.0 0 9 0 0 0 0

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 1+7⁄8 in
(1.88 m) 		185 lb
(84 kg) 		31+1⁄2 in
(0.80 m) 		9+1⁄4 in
(0.23 m)		 4.37 s 1.51 s 2.56 s 36.0 in
(0.91 m)		 10 ft 4 in
(3.15 m)		 8 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[6][7][8][9]

Cleveland Browns

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Williams was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the second round (46th overall) of the 2019 NFL Draft.[10]

After suffering a nerve injury in his shoulder during training camp, Williams was placed on injured reserve on October 12, 2020.[11]

Williams was placed on injured reserve with a hamstring injury on September 9, 2022.[12] He was activated on October 15, 2022.[13]

Philadelphia Eagles

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On March 16, 2023, the Philadelphia Eagles signed Williams to a one-year contract.[14] He was released on August 19.[15]

NFL career statistics

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Regular season
Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
G GS Comb Total Ast Sack PD Int Yds Avg Lng TDs FF FR
2019 CLE 12 12 47 37 10 0.0 2 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
2020 CLE did not play due to injury
2021 CLE 16 9 41 35 6 0.0 10 2 7 3.5 7 0 1 0
2022 CLE 11 0 11 6 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 39 21 99 78 21 0.0 12 2 7 3.5 7 0 1 0

Personal life

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Williams was nicknamed "Greedy" by his aunt, who called him "Greedy-Deedee" after babysitting him as an infant. His mother later took out the Deedee, and Williams adopted the name. In 2015, he told USA Today "I love [the nickname]. They say it’s a great DB name. It helps to be greedy as a defensive back."[1]

His brother Rodarius Williams is a cornerback who was selected by the NFL's New York Giants as a sixth round pick in the 2021 NFL draft.

References

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  1. ^ a b Halley, Jim (July 8, 2015). "The Opening: LSU commit Greedy Williams has formula for success -- and great nickname". USA Today. Retrieved March 11, 2018.
  2. ^ Suss, Nick (September 12, 2017). "Being Greedy: CB Greedy Williams solidifies spot as starter on LSU defense". seccountry.com. Retrieved March 11, 2018.
  3. ^ Suss, Nick (November 29, 2017). "Putting LSU CB Greedy Williams' unprecedented freshman season in context". seccountry.com. Retrieved March 11, 2018.
  4. ^ Dellenger, Ross (December 4, 2017). "LSU lands six players on AP All-SEC teams, including first-team freshman Greedy Williams". The Advocate. Retrieved March 11, 2018.
  5. ^ Newport, Kyle (December 2, 2018). "Greedy Williams Declares for 2019 NFL Draft, Will Leave LSU". Bleacher Report. Retrieved April 11, 2019.
  6. ^ "Greedy Williams Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". National Football League. Retrieved August 15, 2019.
  7. ^ "Greedy Williams, LSU, CB, 2019 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". draftscout.com. Retrieved February 20, 2022.
  8. ^ "Browns select CB Greedy Williams with pick No. 46". National Football League. Retrieved February 20, 2022.
  9. ^ "Greedy Williams 2019 NFL Draft Profile". insider.espn.com. Retrieved February 20, 2022.
  10. ^ Patra, Kevin (April 26, 2019). "Browns trade up to grab cornerback Greedy Williams". NFL.com. Archived from the original on April 27, 2019.
  11. ^ Gribble, Andrew (October 12, 2020). "CB Greedy Williams heading to injured reserve". ClevelandBrowns.com. Retrieved October 29, 2020.
  12. ^ "Browns place CB Greedy Williams on injured reserve". ClevelandBrowns.com. September 9, 2022.
  13. ^ "Browns Make Several Roster Moves Before Patriots Game". theOBR.com. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
  14. ^ "CB Greedy Williams departs Cleveland, signs with Eagles". Browns Wire. March 17, 2023. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
  15. ^ Kracz, Ed (August 19, 2023). "Eagles Cut McPhearson & Greedy Among Roster Moves: Cutdown Tracker". Sports Illustrated.
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