Trae Williams (born January 30, 1985) is a former American football cornerback. He was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the fifth round of the

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. He played

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. Williams has also been a member of the Philadelphia Eagles,

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, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and

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Early years

Williams attended and played high school football at Durant High School in Plant City, Florida.

College career

Williams attended the University of South Florida where he was a first and second-team all- Big East

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and a Thorpe Award candidate.

Professional career

Jacksonville Jaguars

Williams was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the fifth round of the

. He was waived prior to the start of the 2008 season.

Philadelphia Eagles

Williams was signed to the Philadelphia Eagles

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where he stayed for the entire 2008 season. He was signed to the active roster on January 20, 2009. He was waived on September 5, 2009.

Seattle Seahawks

Williams was signed to the

practice squad on November 3, 2009.

Pittsburgh Steelers

Williams was signed off the Seahawks' practice squad by the

on December 29, 2009. He was waived on June 15, 2010.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Williams signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on August 16, 2010. He was cut by the Buccaneers on September 5, 2010.

Buffalo Bills

Williams was signed by the

to the practice squad on November 29, 2010.

References

External links

Jacksonville Jaguars bioPittsburgh Steelers bioSeattle Seahawks bioSouth Florida Bulls bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Williams, Trae 1985 births Living people People from Thomasville, Georgia Players of American football from Florida American football cornerbacks South Florida Bulls football players Jacksonville Jaguars players Philadelphia Eagles players Seattle Seahawks players Pittsburgh Steelers players Tampa Bay Buccaneers players Buffalo Bills players People from Plant City, Florida Durant High School (Florida) alumni