Keron Donavan Williams (born September 3, 1984) is a former Canadian football defensive tackle. He was originally signed by the Calgary Stampeders in 2006.[1] Williams played college football for the UMass Minutemen.
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| Date of birth | September 3, 1984 |
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| Place of birth | Jamaica, W.I. |
| Career information | |
| CFL status | International |
| Position(s) | DE |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
| Weight | 260 lb (120 kg) |
| US college | Massachusetts |
| High school | Palm Beach Gardens |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2006–2007 | Calgary Stampeders |
| 2008–2009 | Montreal Alouettes |
| 2010–2013 | BC Lions |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| CFL All-Star | 2009, 2012 |
| CFL East All-Star | 2008, 2009 |
| CFL West All-Star | 2011, 2012 |
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| Career stats | |
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Professional career
editWilliams was signed by the Calgary Stampeders in 2006 and made his professional debut at defensive tackle against the Lions on October 15, 2006.[1] Following two seasons with the Stampeders, he signed as a free agent with the Montreal Alouettes where he won his first Grey Cup championship in 2009. After his championship-winning season, Williams signed with the BC Lions as a free agent on February 16, 2010 and switched to playing defensive end.[2] He won his second Grey Cup championship as a member of the Lions in 2011 after BC won the 99th Grey Cup while beginning the season 0-5.[3] Williams finished the 2012 CFL season as the league leader in sacks with 12, which was also a career high.
Personal info
editWilliams spends his offseason in Apopka, Florida with his wife, Lexi (Hasti) and their daughter Jazmyne, where he works as a graphic designer.[1] He is the son of Ivanah Thomas.
References
editExternal links
edit- BC Lions profile page
- UMass profile Archived 2008-06-18 at the Wayback Machine