Seth Williams (born April 10, 2000) is an
American football wide receiver for the
Jacksonville Jaguars of the
National Football League (NFL). He played
college football
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at
Auburn
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.
Early years
Williams attended
Paul W. Bryant High School in
Tuscaloosa, Alabama. He committed to
Auburn University
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over his hometown
University of Alabama to play college football.
College career
As a freshman at Auburn in 2018, Williams had 26 receptions for 534 yards and five touchdowns. He became Auburn's number one receiver his sophomore year in 2019. As a sophomore Williams recorded 59 receptions for 830 yards and eight touchdowns. As a junior in 2020, Williams recorded
47 receptions for 760 yards and four touchdowns. Following his junior season Williams declared for the
2021 NFL Draft
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.
Professional career
Denver Broncos
Williams was drafted in the sixth round, 219th overall, of the
2021 NFL Draft
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by the
Denver Broncos. On May 12, 2021, Williams officially signed with the Broncos. He was waived on August 31, 2021, and re-signed to the
practice squad
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the next day. On January 2, 2022, Williams made his NFL debut in the team's week 17 game against the
Los Angeles Chargers. Williams recorded his first career catch on a 34-yard pass from
Drew Lock
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in the 34-13 loss. He was promoted to the active roster on January 3. Williams was waived by the Broncos on August 30, 2022.
Jacksonville Jaguars
On September 2, 2022, Williams was signed to the
Jacksonville Jaguars practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract on January 23, 2023.
On August 29, 2023, Williams was waived by the Jaguars and re-signed to the practice squad.
References
External links
Jacksonville Jaguars bioAuburn Tigers bio
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2000 births
Living people
People from Tuscaloosa County, Alabama
Players of American football from Alabama
American football wide receivers
Auburn Tigers football players
Denver Broncos players
Jacksonville Jaguars players