- Madieu Williams
Infobox NFLactive
name=Madieu Williams
currentteam=Minnesota Vikings
currentnumber=20
currentpositionplain=Safety
birthdate=birth date and age|1981|10|18
birthplace=Freetown, Sierra Leone
country=Sierra Leone
heightft=6
heightin=1
weight=203
debutyear=2004
debutteam=Cincinnati Bengals
college=Maryland
draftyear=2004
draftround=2
draftpick=56
pastteams=
*Cincinnati Bengals (2004-2007)
*Minnesota Vikings (2008-present)
status=Active
nfl=WIL430429Madieu Mohammed Williams (born
October 18 ,1981 inFreetown ,Sierra Leone ) is anAmerican football safety for theMinnesota Vikings of theNational Football League . He was originally drafted by theCincinnati Bengals in the second round of the2004 NFL Draft . He playedcollege football at Maryland.Early years
He moved to
Lanham, Maryland at age nine, went to DuVal High School in Lanham, Maryland, attendedTowson University and the University of Maryland.Professional career
Cincinnati Bengals
After being drafted in the second round of the
2004 NFL Draft by theCincinnati Bengals , Williams contributed early by playing in all 16 games. He finished the season with 103 tackles, 11 pass delfections, two sacks, and three interceptions. He returned one of the interceptions for a touchdown.In
2005 , Williams only played in 4 games, missing the other 12 due to injury. He did, however, record 23 tackles and an interception.In
2006 , Williams returned to play all 16 games of the season. He finished the season with 90 tackles, 13 pass break-ups, two forced fumbles, and three interceptions.In
2007 , injuries again caused Williams to miss three games of the season. He finished up the season with 74 tackles, 7 pass deflections, two sacks, one forced fumble, two fumble recoveries, and two interceptions. He opened up the season with 10 tackles in theMonday Night Football opener against theBaltimore Ravens .Minnesota Vikings
After spending his first four years with Cincinnati, Williams signed with Minnesota following the 2007 season. [Citation |last= |first= |title=Vikes woo Berrian, add FB Tapeh and S Williams |url=http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/7855814/Vikes-woo-Berrian,-add-FB-Tapeh-and-S-Williams |publisher="
FOX Sports " |date=2008-02-29 |accessdate=2008-03-01]Training Methods
Madieu trains with a athletic group known as
The Stable , to whom he has has credited to his success stemming from his freshman year in high school. ‘‘This is home, and I feel good when I’m working out,” said Williams, who’s headed into his fourth season. ‘‘It’s a lot of guys that put in a lot of work getting ready for whatever sport that they play. It’s a lot of camaraderie beyond us training.” [cite web | last = Toney| first= Derek | title = The Stable’ draws a crowd | url=http://www.gazette.net/stories/071907/bowispo152342_32355.shtml | accessdate = 2007-7-19]Community service
The Madieu Williams Foundation, founded in 2005, focuses on health, wellness, nutrition, fitness and education. Through his foundation, Madieu reaches out to youth and teaches them at an early age the importance of a healthy lifestyle.
Recently, Madieu Williams was honored by Hall of Famer Franco Harris and Harris' company, R Super Foods, as their Cincinnati Super MVP. Ironically, R Super Foods honors Madieu's efforts in health and nutrition with his picture and story on their boxes of Super donuts and Super Buns.
References
External links
* [http://www.bengals.com/team/player.asp?player_id=49 Cincinnati Bengals bio]
* [http://www.gazette.net/stories/071907/bowispo152342_32355.shtml]
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