Brandon Williams
Encyclopedia
Brandon Michael Williams (born February 24, 1984 in St. Louis, Missouri
) is an American football
wide receiver
who last played for the Pittsburgh Steelers
of the National Football League
. He was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers
in the third round of the 2006 NFL Draft
. He played college football
at Wisconsin
.
Williams has also played for the St. Louis Rams
.
, (RB- New England Patroits) then transferred to Hazelwood East High School
, the same high school as fellow and former NFL players Jamar Fletcher
(CB - Detroit Lions), Scott Starks
, (CB - Jacksonville Jaguars), Terrell Fletcher
(former RB - San Diego Chargers), Bryan Fletcher
(TE - Indianapolis Colts) and American sports agent Jason Fletcher
of Blueprint Sports.He was named to All-Midlands team by Super Prep and Prep Football Report. He was a two-time, second-team all-state and three-time, first-team all-conference selection. He caught 97 passes for 2,157 yards and returned 58 punts for 1,210 yards and 23 total touchdowns during career.
. He was a first-team freshman All-Big Ten selection by The Sporting News. He had a team-high 52 receptions were school freshman record. He broke the school-record with 32 kickoff returns for school-record 670 yards.
Williams he started 12 games as sophomore in 2003. He was team’s No. 2 receiver with 49 catches and one touchdown
. He led Badgers with 1,319 all-purpose yards. He ranked seventh in Big Ten with 21.6-yard kickoff return average.
In 2004, Williams led team with 42 receptions and 517 receiving yards. He was second on the team with 1,010 all-purpose yards. He was an honorable mention All-Big Ten pick.
Williams was named a second-team All-Big Ten selection as a senior in 2005, hauling in 59 passes for 1,095 yards (18.6 avg.) and six touchdowns. He also rushed seven times for 47 yards (6.71 avg.). He ran back 26 punts, taking in two for touchdowns.
St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis is an independent city on the eastern border of Missouri, United States. With a population of 319,294, it was the 58th-largest U.S. city at the 2010 U.S. Census. The Greater St...
) is an American football
American football
American football is a sport played between two teams of eleven with the objective of scoring points by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone. Known in the United States simply as football, it may also be referred to informally as gridiron football. The ball can be advanced by...
wide receiver
Wide receiver
A wide receiver is an offensive position in American and Canadian football, and is the key player in most of the passing plays. Only players in the backfield or the ends on the line are eligible to catch a forward pass. The two players who begin play at the ends of the offensive line are eligible...
who last played for the Pittsburgh Steelers
Pittsburgh Steelers
The Pittsburgh Steelers are a professional football team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The team currently belongs to the North Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League . Founded in , the Steelers are the oldest franchise in the AFC...
of the National Football League
National Football League
The National Football League is the highest level of professional American football in the United States, and is considered the top professional American football league in the world. It was formed by eleven teams in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association, with the league changing...
. He was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers
San Francisco 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers are a professional American football team based in San Francisco, California, playing in the West Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The team was founded in 1946 as a charter member of the All-America Football Conference and...
in the third round of the 2006 NFL Draft
2006 NFL Draft
The 2006 National Football League Draft, the 71st in league history, took place in New York City at Radio City Music Hall on April 29 and April 30, 2006. For the 27th consecutive year, the draft was telecast on ESPN and ESPN2, with additional coverage offered by ESPNU and, for the first time, by...
. He played college football
College football
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at Wisconsin
Wisconsin Badgers football
The Wisconsin Badgers are a college football program that represents the University of Wisconsin–Madison in the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision and the Big Ten Conference. They play their home games at Camp Randall Stadium, the fourth-oldest stadium in college football...
.
Williams has also played for the St. Louis Rams
St. Louis Rams
The St. Louis Rams are a professional American football team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are currently members of the West Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Rams have won three NFL Championships .The Rams began playing in 1936 in Cleveland,...
.
Early years
Attended Normandy High School played with Laurence MaroneyLaurence Maroney
Laurence Maroney is an American football running back who is currently a free agent in the National Football League. He was drafted by the New England Patriots 21st overall in the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college football at Minnesota.-Early years:Maroney attended Normandy Senior High School in St...
, (RB- New England Patroits) then transferred to Hazelwood East High School
Hazelwood East High School
Hazelwood East High School is located at 11300 Dunn Road in St. Louis County. The school is one of three high schools in the Hazelwood School District, the others being Hazelwood West High School and Hazelwood Central High School.-History:...
, the same high school as fellow and former NFL players Jamar Fletcher
Jamar Fletcher
Jamar Mondell Fletcher is an American football cornerback who is currently a free agent and lives in south Florida. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins 26th overall in the 2001 NFL Draft. He played college football at Wisconsin...
(CB - Detroit Lions), Scott Starks
Scott Starks
Scott Starks is an American football cornerback formerly for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League. He is currently a free agent. Jason Fletcher of Blueprint Sports is his agent...
, (CB - Jacksonville Jaguars), Terrell Fletcher
Terrell Fletcher
Terrell Antoine Fletcher is a former American football running back in the National Football League for the San Diego Chargers. With the Chargers he rushed for 1,871 yards and gained 1,943 yards receiving. He attended the University of Wisconsin–Madison. He is the older brother of Indianapolis...
(former RB - San Diego Chargers), Bryan Fletcher
Bryan Fletcher (tight end)
Bryan Jamaile Fletcher is an American football player, he plays tight end and is currently a free agent. He attended UCLA. He is the younger brother of former San Diego Chargers running back Terrell Fletcher. He was drafted in the 6th round of the 2002 NFL Draft by the Chicago Bears...
(TE - Indianapolis Colts) and American sports agent Jason Fletcher
Jason Fletcher
Jason Fletcher is an American sports agent who works primarily with NFL players and coaches, but also represents athletes in other sports including baseball, basketball, and the UFC. A graduate of the University of Louisiana-Lafayette, he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Science...
of Blueprint Sports.He was named to All-Midlands team by Super Prep and Prep Football Report. He was a two-time, second-team all-state and three-time, first-team all-conference selection. He caught 97 passes for 2,157 yards and returned 58 punts for 1,210 yards and 23 total touchdowns during career.
College career
As a freshman in 2002, Williams played in all 14 games, including six starts. He was second-team freshman All-American by The Sporting NewsThe Sporting News
Sporting News is an American-based sports magazine. It was established in 1886, and it became the dominant American publication covering baseball — so much so that it acquired the nickname "The Bible of Baseball"...
. He was a first-team freshman All-Big Ten selection by The Sporting News. He had a team-high 52 receptions were school freshman record. He broke the school-record with 32 kickoff returns for school-record 670 yards.
Williams he started 12 games as sophomore in 2003. He was team’s No. 2 receiver with 49 catches and one touchdown
Touchdown
A touchdown is a means of scoring in American and Canadian football. Whether running, passing, returning a kickoff or punt, or recovering a turnover, a team scores a touchdown by advancing the ball into the opponent's end zone.-Description:...
. He led Badgers with 1,319 all-purpose yards. He ranked seventh in Big Ten with 21.6-yard kickoff return average.
In 2004, Williams led team with 42 receptions and 517 receiving yards. He was second on the team with 1,010 all-purpose yards. He was an honorable mention All-Big Ten pick.
Williams was named a second-team All-Big Ten selection as a senior in 2005, hauling in 59 passes for 1,095 yards (18.6 avg.) and six touchdowns. He also rushed seven times for 47 yards (6.71 avg.). He ran back 26 punts, taking in two for touchdowns.