Seth Williams (wide receiver)

Seth Williams (born April 10, 2000) is an American football wide receiver for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL) . He played college football at Auburn.

Seth Williams
No. 19 – Denver Broncos
Position:Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (2000-04-10) April 10, 2000
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:224 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High school:Paul W. Bryant
(Tuscaloosa, Alabama)
College:Auburn
NFL Draft:2021 / Round: 6 / Pick: 219
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:1
Receiving yards:34
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

College

Williams attended Paul W. Bryant High School in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. He committed to Auburn University over his hometown University of Alabama to play college football.[1][2]

As a freshman at Auburn in 2018, Williams had 26 receptions for 534 yards and five touchdowns.[3][4] He became Auburn's number one receiver his sophomore year in 2019.[5][6] As a sophomore Williams recorded 59 receptions for 830 yards and eight touchdowns. As a junior in 2020, Williams recorded 47 receptions for 760 yards and four touchdowns.[7] Following his junior season Williams declared for the 2021 NFL Draft.[8]

Professional career

Williams was drafted in the sixth round, 219th overall, of the 2021 NFL draft by the Denver Broncos.[9] On May 12, 2021, Williams officially signed with the Broncos.[10] He was waived on August 31, 2021 and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.[11][12] On January 2, 2022, Williams made his NFL debut in the team's week 17 game against the Los Angeles Chargers. Williams also recorded his first career catch on a 34-yard pass from Drew Lock in the 34-13 loss.[13] He was promoted to the active roster on January 3.[14]

References
  1. Stevens, Matthew. "4-star 2018 WR Seth Williams commits to Auburn". The Montgomery Advertiser.
  2. Writer, Joey ChandlerSports. "Paul Bryant receiver Seth Williams commits to Auburn". Tuscaloosa News.
  3. Vitale, Josh. "Auburn freshman Seth Williams proving he's a 'freak' red-zone threat". The Montgomery Advertiser.
  4. Editor, Cecil HurtSports. "Aided by ex-Bryant High player Seth Williams, Auburn's offense clicking". Tuscaloosa News. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  5. Twitter @AUBlog|@ByJustinLee, Justin Lee | Auburn Reporter Opelika-Auburn Newsjlee@oanow comFollow on. "From enemy territory, Auburn's Seth Williams keeps himself distanced from the noise on Iron Bowl week". OANow.com. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  6. Han, Giana (November 28, 2019). "Seth Williams changes Alabama fans' attitude to Auburn". al.
  7. "Seth Williams College Stats". sports-reference.com.
  8. Stultz, Brian (January 4, 2021). "Auburn wide receiver Seth Williams to declare for NFL Draft". Auburn Wire:USA Today.
  9. DiLalla, Aric (May 1, 2021). "Broncos select WR Seth Williams with 219th-overall pick in 2021 NFL Draft". DenverBroncos.com.
  10. "NFL Draft Pick Signings: 5/12/21".
  11. DiLalla, Aric (August 31, 2021). "Broncos make series of roster transactions to reach 53-man limit". DenverBroncos.com.
  12. DiLalla, Aric (September 1, 2021). "Broncos sign 14 players to their practice squad". DenverBroncos.com.
  13. "Seth Williams Game by Game Stats and Performance".
  14. Swanson, Ben (January 3, 2022). "Broncos place Brandon McManus, Sam Martin on Reserve/COVID-19 list, promote Jonathan Harris, Seth Williams to active roster". DenverBroncos.com.
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