Cary Williams

Infobox NFLactive
name=Cary Williams

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currentteam=Tennessee Titans
currentnumber=41
currentposition=Cornerback
birthdate=birth date and age|1984|12|23
birthplace=Miami, Florida
heightft=6
heightin=1
weight=185
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debutteam=
college=Washburn
draftyear=2008
draftround=7
draftpick=229
pastteams=
*Tennessee Titans (2008-present)
status=Practice Squad
highlights=
* Consensus Division II All-American (2007)
nfl=WIL179853

Cary Eric Williams (born December 23, 1984 in city-state|Miami|Florida) is an American football cornerback who is a practice squad player for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Titans in the seventh round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football at Washburn.

Early years

Williams is the son of Calvin and Trina Golson. He attended Chaminade-Madonna College Preparatory School in Hollywood, Florida.

College career

Fordham

Williams originally attended Fordham University, but after a year of limited playing time, transferred to Washburn University in city-state|Topeka|Kansas.

Washburn

Williams had seven interceptions as a senior, which rank second on Washburn's single-season list.cite web |url=http://www.nfl.com/draft/profiles/cary-williams?id=4471 |title=Cary Williams Draft Bio |accessdate=2008-04-27 |format= |work=NFL.com ] Last Season, He had two kickoff returns for touchdowns, which tied the Washburn season and career records. In 2007, Against Missouri Southern, he had a 100-yard kickoff return that tied the school record for longest run back. Williams was the only NCAA Division II player to be ranked in the top 10 in the nation in interceptions and kickoff return average in 2007.

Williams holds the distinction of being the only player in Washburn history to score on an interception, kickoff return and a reception in the same season. He graduated with a Sports Management major.

Professional career

Pre-draft

During Pro Day, Williams had a 4.43 in the 40-yard dash, a 1.47 in the 10-yard dash, a 2.56 in the 20-yard dash, and a 4.34 in the 20-yard shuttle. He also had a 32.5-inch vertical jump, 9'11" broad jump, 330-pound squat, 245-pound bench press, a 242-pound power clean, and a 14/18 Wonderlic score.cite web |url=http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/players/draft/423706 |title=CBS Sports Draft bio |accessdate=2008-04-29 |format= |work=sportsline.com ]

Tennessee Titans

Williams was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the seventh round (229th overall) of the 2008 NFL Draft. He became only the fifth Ichabod to be drafted in school history. On August 30th, 2008, Williams was cut from the Titans. He was then signed to the Titan's practice squad.

References

External links

* [http://titansonline.com/team/players/bio.php?PRKey=453 Tennessee Titans bio]
* [http://www.wusports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=1073&path=football Washburn Ichabods bio]