(Image Source- Getty Images)In the National Football League, running backs are an essential component of a successful offense. Teams with strong running backs often find themselves with better control of the pace of the game. Jamaal Williams, an American football running back, currently plays for the New Orleans Saints in the NFL. With unwavering dedication and hard work, he is moving forward with the intention of establishing a strong position among the better running backs.
Williams’ football journey started with high school football at Summit High School in Fontana, California, during his formative years. Subsequently, he continued to play college football at Brigham Young University. After completing college, he entered the 2017 NFL Draft and embarked on his NFL journey with the Green Bay Packers. He was selected as the 134th overall pick in the fourth round of the 2017 NFL Draft by the team.
After spending the initial four seasons with the Packers, he signed a new two-year contract with the Detroit Lions. During his time with the Lions, he delivered a career-high performance in the past 2022 season recording 1,066 rushing yards, 262 carries and a league-leading 17 touchdowns. After completing a remarkable stint with the Lions, he is currently with the Saints. He signed a three-year contract with the Saints worth $12 million, including a signing bonus of $3,900,000, an average annual salary of $4 million and a guaranteed amount of $ 8,150,000. Undoubtedly, Williams is one of the emerging players with boundless potential and expertise with the ball. Stellar performances are anticipated in the coming times.
Jamaal Williams College
Williams attended Brigham Young University (BYU) and chose to play college football for BYU Cougars, declining the offer received from Boise State. He played for the Cougars from 2012 to 2016, delivering outstanding performances throughout. Williams set school records with 3,901 rushing yards on 726 carries attempts, sixteen 100-yard games, and a single game with 286 rushing yards.
Jamaal Williams College Career
Williams played from 2012 to 2016 at BYU. He made his college debut with a victory over Washington State in 2012. He concluded the 2012 season with 12 rushing touchdowns, 775 rushing yards along with 27 receptions, recording 315 receiving yards and a receiving touchdown and won the title of Independent Freshman of the Year by College Sports Madness.
For the 2013 season, he recorded 1,233 rushing yards, seven rushing touchdowns, 18 receptions, and an additional 125 receiving yards.
For the following 2014 season, he only played in eight games and his season was shortened due to his injury, allowing him to conclude the season with 518 rushing yards, four rushing touchdowns, eight receptions, and recorded 47 receiving yards.
In 2015, there wasn’t any play to watch for Williams, as he did not play and was redshirted for the season.
He concluded the final season of his collegiate career, leading the independent conference in rushing yards, carries, and touchdowns with 1,375 yards on 234 carries and 12 touchdowns.
How Old is Jamaal Williams?
Williams is 28 years old as of December 2023. He was born to Larry and Nicole Williams on 3 April 1995. Primarily raised by his mother as a single parent, he shares a strong bond with her. It seems athleticism is inherited in Williams from his mother, who herself was a sprinter at UCLA.
FAQs
A. In the NFL, Jamaal Williams has played for three teams, including the Green Bay Packers (2017-2020), Detroit Lions (2021-2022) and currently, he plays for the New Orleans Saints.
A. In 2023 Jamaal Williams’ estimated net worth is around $5 million.
A. Jamaal Williams attended Summit High School in Fontana, California.
A. In the 2022 season, Jamaal Williams recorded the most rushing touchdowns in a single season with 17 touchdowns for the Detroit Lions and also set the record for most rushing touchdowns in the first 10 games of the regular season.
