Evan Williams (born July 28, 2001) is an

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for the

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of the

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(NFL). He previously played

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for the

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and the

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Early life and high school

Williams attended high school at St. Francis. Williams committed to play

for the

College career

Fresno State

In Williams first collegiate season in 2019, he totaled 40 tackles, two pass deflections, an interception, a fumble recovery, and a forced fumble. Williams finished the 2020 season with 27 tackles and a forced fumble, where for his performance he was named an honorable mention member of the all Mountain West football team. In the 2021 season, Williams notched 92 tackles with four and a half being for a loss, and three interceptions. For his performance in the 2021 season, Williams was named first team all Mountain West. Williams finished the 2022 season with 69 tackles with six going for a loss, a sack, and four pass deflections. For his performance in the 2022 season, Williams was named second-team all-Mountain West. After the conclusion of the 2022 season, Williams decided to enter the

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Oregon

Williams transferred to play for the

. For Williams performance on the 2023 season, he was honored by being named second team all Pac-12.

Professional career

Williams was selected 111th overall by the

in the 2024 NFL draft. On May 14, he signed his contract with the Packers.

Personal life

Williams is the brother of former Oregon and NFL safety Bennett Williams.

References

External links

Green Bay Packers bioFresno State Bulldogs bioOregon Ducks bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Williams, Evan 2001 births Living people Players of American football from Santa Clara County, California American football safeties Saint Francis High School (Mountain View, California) alumni Fresno State Bulldogs football players Oregon Ducks football players Green Bay Packers players