Jamar Williams (born June 14, 1984) is a former gridiron football

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. Williams played at Arizona State University. Originally from

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, he attended Langham Creek High School. He graduated as a member of the 4-year National Honor Roll. Williams was drafted in the 4th round by the Chicago Bears. On April 27, 2010, Jamar Williams was traded to the

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for safety Chris Harris.

Professional career

NFL

Williams was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the

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in the fourth round. In 4 seasons with the Bears he amassed 89 tackles and 1 quarterback sack. He was then traded to the

for the 2010 NFL season. Following the 2010 season he was released by the

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CFL

On March 8, 2012, Williams signed with the

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of the

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.https://www.cfl.ca/article/riders-add-four-linebackers Signed with the Roughriders

References

External links

Official Web site
{{DEFAULTSORT:Williams, Jamar 1984 births Living people American football linebackers Arizona State Sun Devils football players Chicago Bears players Carolina Panthers players Saskatchewan Roughriders players