Jabara Williams (born July 6, 1989) is a former

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. He was drafted by the

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in the seventh round of the

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. He played

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. He played high school football at

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. He also played for the

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College career

Williams was a two-time All-America selection, he was also a Southland Conference Defensive Player of the Year and a three-time First-team All-Southland Conference selection. Following a freshman campaign that saw him start both as a linebacker and running back in which he made 58 tackles, he went on to lead the SLC in tackles in 2008 with 132. As a junior, in 2009, he made 113 tackles (9.5 for losses) and deflected 7 passes. As a senior in 2010, he made 108 tackles (6.5 for losses) and 5 passes defensed. He ended his college career with 411 career tackles, while leading Stephen F. Austin to back-to-back conference titles for the first time in school history.

Professional career

St. Louis Rams

Williams was selected by the St. Louis Rams in the seventh round of the 2011 NFL Draft. He was waived on October 26, 2011.

Chicago Bears

The

claimed him off waivers on October 27. He was waived on August 31, 2012.

St. Louis Rams

On November 22, 2012, the

signed Williams to their practice squad. On August 27, 2013, he was cut by the Rams.

Dallas Cowboys

On January 8, 2014 the

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signed Jabara Williams to reserve/futures contracts. On May 12, 2014 the

released Jabara Williams.Dallas Cowboys released Jabara Williams
CBSsports, May 12, 2014.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Williams, Jabara 1989 births Living people Players of American football from Texas American football linebackers Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks football players St. Louis Rams players Chicago Bears players