Dexter Vidal Williams (born January 6, 1997) is an

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for the Philadelphia Stars of the

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(USFL). He played

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at Notre Dame and was drafted by the

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in the sixth round of the

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College career

Williams attended and played college football at Notre Dame. He contributed from 2015 to 2018, amassing over 1,600 rushing yards and 20 rushing touchdowns in his collegiate career.

Professional career

Green Bay Packers

Williams was drafted by the

in the sixth round of the

. The Packers traded quarterback

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to the

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in order to obtain the selection used to select Williams. On May 3, 2019, he signed his rookie contract with the Packers. He made his NFL debut on October 20, 2019 during a Week 7 win over the

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, rushing three times for two yards. He saw further action on December 29 during a Week 17 win over the

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, temporarily replacing an injured Aaron Jones. Williams was waived on September 5, 2020, and re-signed to the practice squad five days later. He was elevated to the active roster on October 24 and November 5 for the team's weeks 7 and 9 games against the

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and

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, and reverted to the practice squad after each game. He was placed on the practice squad/injured list on November 11, 2020, and restored to the practice squad on December 15. He was elevated again on December 26 for the week 16 game against the

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, and reverted to the practice squad again following the game. He was released on January 23, 2021. On January 25, 2021, Williams signed a reserve/futures contract with the Packers. On August 31, 2021, Packers released Williams as part of their final roster cuts.

New York Giants

On September 2, 2021, Williams was signed to the

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practice squad. He was released on September 22, 2021. On November 5, 2021, Williams was signed back to the

practice squad and released four days later.

Cleveland Browns

Williams was signed to the

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' practice squad on November 10, 2021. He was released on November 23, 2021.

Miami Dolphins

On December 13, 2021, Williams was signed to the

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practice squad.

Cleveland Browns (second stint)

Williams was signed to the

' active roster off the Dolphins' practice squad on January 5, 2022.

Philadelphia Stars

Williams signed with the Philadelphia Stars of the

on June 29, 2022.

Green Bay Packers (second stint)

On August 10, 2022, Williams signed with the

He was waived on August 30, 2022.

Philadelphia Stars (second stint)

Williams was selected by the

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in the 2023 XFL Draft, but re-signed with the Stars of the USFL on November 24, 2022.

NFL career statistics

Personal life

Williams is from

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and attended Olympia High School before transferring to West Orange High School.

References

External links

Notre Dame Fighting Irish bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Williams, Dexter 1997 births Living people Players of American football from Orlando, Florida American football running backs Notre Dame Fighting Irish football players Green Bay Packers players New York Giants players Cleveland Browns players Miami Dolphins players Philadelphia Stars (2022) players