Keron Williams

Keron Williams
No. 9
PositionDefensive end
Personal information
Born (1984-09-03) September 3, 1984
Manchester, Jamaica
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight260 lb (118 kg)
Career information
High schoolPalm Beach Gardens
CollegeMassachusetts
Career history
20062007Calgary Stampeders
20082009Montreal Alouettes
20102013BC Lions
Awards and highlights
Stats at CFL.ca

Keron Donavan Williams (born September 3, 1984) is a Jamaican former professional Canadian football defensive tackle who played in the Canadian Football League (CFL). 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

Williams spends his offseason in Apopka, Florida with his wife, Lexi (Hasti) and their daughter Jazmyne, where he works as a graphic designer.[1] He is the son of Ivanah Thomas.

References

  1. ^ a b c "Archived copy". Retrieved May 17, 2012.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  2. ^ "Lions ink free agent all-star Keron Williams". Archived from the original on February 20, 2010. Retrieved October 7, 2024.
  3. ^ "Restoring the roar: B.C. Lions win 99th Grey Cup". Archived from the original on September 23, 2015. Retrieved October 7, 2024.