Keron Williams
No. 9 Free agent | |
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) |
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 |
Honours |
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Career stats | |
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Keron Donavan Williams (born September 3, 1984) is a Canadian football defensive tackle who is currently a free agent. He was originally signed by the Calgary Stampeders in 2006.[1] Williams played college football for the UMass Minutemen.
Professional career
Williams 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
Keron Williams resides in Orlando, FL with wife Ariel Williams. Williams has 2 children Jazmyne and Troy. Son of Ivanah Thomas.