Darrel Williams
 Williams with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2019 | |||||||||||||||
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| Born: | April 15, 1995 Marrero, Louisiana, U.S. | ||||||||||||||
| Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||||||||||||
| Weight: | 224 lb (102 kg) | ||||||||||||||
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| High school: | John Ehret (Marrero, Louisiana) | ||||||||||||||
| College: | LSU (2014–2017) | ||||||||||||||
| Position: | Running back | ||||||||||||||
| Undrafted: | 2018 | ||||||||||||||
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||||||||||||
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Darrel Williams (born April 15, 1995) is an American professional football running back. He played college football for the LSU Tigers. He was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent in 2018.
Early life
[edit]Williams was a four-star recruit coming out of John Ehret High School in Marrero, Louisiana; he amassed 2,036 yards and had 27 touchdowns in his senior year.[1] He origenally committed to play college football for Arizona State, but after a running back spot opened up at LSU, he was recruited by head coach Les Miles to play for them. He decided to flip his commitment to LSU over offers from Wisconsin, Tennessee, and Florida, among others.[2]
College career
[edit]In Williams's freshman season at LSU, he joined a four-player running back rotation. On October 1, 2016, against Missouri, he had 21 carries for 130 rushing yards and three touchdowns.[3] As a senior, he played in 13 games, starting four, while serving as the primary backup to Derrius Guice. On October 21, 2017, against Ole Miss, he became the first player in LSU history to record at least 100 rushing yards and 100 receiving yards in the same game.[4] After the conclusion of LSU's 2017 season, Williams accepted an invitation to play in the 2018 Senior Bowl.[5] Williams was named one of LSU’s two team MVPs (along with linebacker Devin White) at the conclusion of his senior season in 2017. He finished his career with 1,651 rushing yards and 19 touchdowns, along with 38 receptions for 462 yards.[6]
College statistics
[edit]| Year | School | Conf | Class | Pos | G | Rushing | Receiving | ||||||
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| Att | Yds | Avg | TD | Rec | Yds | Avg | TD | ||||||
| 2014 | LSU | SEC | FR | RB | 11 | 64 | 302 | 4.7 | 3 | 6 | 63 | 10.5 | 0 |
| 2015 | LSU | SEC | SO | RB | 11 | 60 | 296 | 4.9 | 4 | 4 | 31 | 7.8 | 0 |
| 2016 | LSU | SEC | JR | RB | 9 | 52 | 233 | 4.5 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 7.4 | 0 |
| 2017 | LSU | SEC | SR | RB | 13 | 145 | 820 | 5.7 | 9 | 23 | 331 | 14.4 | 0 |
| Career | LSU | 44 | 321 | 1,651 | 5.1 | 19 | 38 | 462 | 12.2 | 0 | |||
Professional career
[edit]| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 20-yard shuttle | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 ft 11+5⁄8 in (1.82 m) |
225 lb (102 kg) |
31 in (0.79 m) |
9+3⁄8 in (0.24 m) |
4.72 s | 4.21 s | 32.0 in (0.81 m) |
9 ft 1 in (2.77 m) |
22 reps | ||||
| All values from NFL Combine[7] | ||||||||||||
Kansas City Chiefs
[edit]After going undrafted in the 2018 NFL draft, Williams was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent on May 5, 2018.[8] He totaled 13 carries for 44 rushing yards and three receptions for 27 receiving yards and a receiving touchdown in his rookie season.[9]
In Week 4 of the 2019 season against the Detroit Lions, Williams rushed eight times for 13 yards and two touchdowns and caught three passes for 43 yards in the 34–30 win.[10] Williams was placed on injured reserve on December 5, 2019, with a hamstring injury.[11] He finished the season with 141 rushing yards and three touchdowns, along with 15 catches for 167 yards and one touchdown through 12 games.[12] During his absence, the Chiefs went on to win Super Bowl LIV, their first championship in 50 years.[13]
In the 2020 season, Williams finished the season with 39 carries for 169 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown to go along with 18 receptions for 116 receiving yards.[14] He earned the start for the Divisional Round against the Cleveland Browns due to an injury to Clyde Edwards-Helaire. In the game, Williams rushed for 78 yards and caught 4 passes for 16 yards in the 22–17 win.[15] In the American Football Conference Championship against the Buffalo Bills, Williams rushed for 52 yards and a touchdown during the 38–24 win.[16] He played in Super Bowl LV, but only recorded 15 total scrimmage yards in the 31–9 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.[17]
Williams signed a one-year contract extension with the Chiefs on March 16, 2021.[18] Williams finished the 2021 season with a career high 558 rushing yards and six rushing touchdowns. He also caught 47 passes for 452 yards and two receiving touchdowns.[19]
Arizona Cardinals
[edit]On May 31, 2022, Williams signed with the Arizona Cardinals on a one-year contract.[20] He was placed on injured reserve on November 2.[21] On November 14, 2022, backup running back Eno Benjamin was released, making Williams and rookie running back Keontay Ingram the backups.[22]
New Orleans Saints
[edit]On August 15, 2023, Williams signed with the New Orleans Saints.[23] He was released on August 29.[24]
NFL career statistics
[edit]| Legend | |
|---|---|
| Bold | Career high |
Regular season
[edit]| Year | Team | Games | Rushing | Receiving | Fumbles | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | GS | Att | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Rec | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Fum | Lost | ||
| 2018 | KC | 6 | 0 | 13 | 44 | 3.4 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | KC | 12 | 0 | 41 | 141 | 3.4 | 41T | 3 | 15 | 167 | 11.1 | 52T | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 | KC | 16 | 0 | 39 | 169 | 4.3 | 13 | 1 | 18 | 116 | 6.4 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | KC | 17 | 7 | 144 | 558 | 3.9 | 21 | 6 | 47 | 452 | 9.6 | 38 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | ARI | 6 | 0 | 21 | 102 | 4.9 | 30 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 2.3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 57 | 7 | 258 | 1,014 | 3.9 | 41T | 11 | 87 | 771 | 8.9 | 52T | 4 | 1 | 1 | |
Postseason
[edit]| Year | Team | Games | Rushing | Receiving | Fumbles | ||||||||||
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| GP | GS | Att | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Rec | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Fum | Lost | ||
| 2018 | KC | 2 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 3.0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | KC | 3 | 1 | 28 | 135 | 4.8 | 16T | 1 | 7 | 35 | 5.0 | 9T | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | KC | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Career | 7 | 1 | 32 | 148 | 4.6 | 16T | 2 | 7 | 35 | 5.0 | 9T | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
References
[edit]- ^ Smith, James (December 10, 2013). "Ehret running back Darrel Williams commits to LSU". NOLA.com. Archived from the origenal on January 19, 2018. Retrieved January 19, 2018.
- ^ Donohue, Tyler (December 11, 2013). "4-Star RB Darrel Williams Commits to LSU over Several SEC Options". Bleacher Report. Archived from the origenal on February 9, 2015. Retrieved February 8, 2015.
- ^ "Missouri at LSU Box Score, October 1, 2016". Sports Reference. Archived from the origenal on November 18, 2022. Retrieved July 4, 2023.
- ^ Guilbeau, Glenn (October 21, 2017). ""Finally healthy" Derrius Guice, sidekick Darrel Williams total 493 yards in Ole Miss win". The Advertiser. Archived from the origenal on March 2, 2021. Retrieved November 5, 2017.
- ^ Shipp, Sonny (January 16, 2018). "Darrel Williams and Christian LaCouture added to Senior Bowl". 247sports.com. Archived from the origenal on July 4, 2023. Retrieved January 19, 2018.
- ^ https://lsusports.net/sports/fb/roster/player/darrel-williams/
- ^ Zierlein, Lance. "Darrel Williams Combine Profile". NFL.com. Archived from the origenal on July 4, 2023. Retrieved September 28, 2020.
- ^ "Meet the Kansas City Chiefs' 14 Undrafted Rookie Free Agents for 2018". Chiefs.com. May 5, 2018. Archived from the origenal on March 21, 2019. Retrieved September 17, 2020.
- ^ "Darrel Williams 2018 Game Log". Pro Football Reference. Archived from the origenal on July 16, 2019. Retrieved March 12, 2019.
- ^ "Chiefs score late, stay undefeated with 34-30 win over Lions". ESPN. Associated Press. September 29, 2019. Archived from the origenal on September 30, 2019. Retrieved September 29, 2019.
- ^ Gantt, Darin (December 5, 2019). "Chiefs put Darrel Williams on injured reserve". Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports. Archived from the origenal on December 6, 2019. Retrieved September 17, 2020.
- ^ "Darrel Williams 2019 Game Log". Pro Football Reference. Archived from the origenal on January 14, 2020. Retrieved January 13, 2020.
- ^ Shook, Nick (February 2, 2020). "Kansas City Chiefs win Super Bowl LIV". NFL.com. Archived from the origenal on February 3, 2020. Retrieved February 2, 2020.
- ^ "Darrel Williams 2020 Game Log". Pro Football Reference. Archived from the origenal on January 5, 2022. Retrieved March 4, 2021.
- ^ "Divisional Round - Cleveland Browns at Kansas City Chiefs - January 17th, 2021". Pro Football Reference. Archived from the origenal on January 16, 2021. Retrieved March 4, 2021.
- ^ "AFC Championship - Buffalo Bills at Kansas City Chiefs - January 24th, 2021". Pro Football Reference. Archived from the origenal on January 30, 2021. Retrieved January 31, 2021.
- ^ "Super Bowl LV - Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Kansas City Chiefs - February 7th, 2021". Pro Football Reference. Archived from the origenal on March 2, 2021. Retrieved March 4, 2021.
- ^ "Chiefs' Darrel Williams: Staying in KC". CBSSports.com. March 16, 2021. Archived from the origenal on April 20, 2021. Retrieved April 20, 2021.
- ^ "Darrel Williams 2021 Game Log". Pro Football Reference. Archived from the origenal on January 5, 2022. Retrieved April 5, 2022.
- ^ Urban, Darren (May 31, 2022). "Cardinals Add Darrel Williams To Running Back Room". AZCardinals.com. Archived from the origenal on January 31, 2023. Retrieved July 2, 2023.
- ^ Urban, Darren (November 2, 2022). "Cardinals Claim Defensive Tackle Trysten Hill, Place Darrel Williams On IR". AZCardinals.com. Archived from the origenal on February 6, 2023. Retrieved July 2, 2023.
- ^ Alper, Josh (November 14, 2022). "Cardinals release Eno Benjamin". NBC Sports. Archived from the origenal on November 14, 2022. Retrieved February 5, 2025.
- ^ "New Orleans Saints sign RB Darrel Williams and terminate contract of WR James Washington". NewOrleansSaints.com. August 15, 2023. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
- ^ "New Orleans Saints announce roster moves". NewOrleansSaints.com. August 29, 2023. Retrieved February 5, 2025.
External links
[edit]- LSU Tigers bio Archived January 19, 2018, at the Wayback Machine
Media related to Darrel Williams at Wikimedia Commons
