Tourek Williams (born May 9, 1991) is a former

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. He was drafted by the

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in the sixth round of the

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. He played

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at Florida International.

High school

Williams attended Miami Norland Senior High School in

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. After a great senior season, he was named an All-Dade County selection and District 12-6A first-team selection. He was considered a two-star recruit by ''

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''.

College career

Williams attended

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from 2009 to 2012. During his tenure, he collected 150 total tackles, including 45 for loss, 18 sacks, seven pass deflections, and two forced fumbles. He also record 18.0 sacks, which is second in school history. He earned All-

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honors three times during his career.

Professional career

San Diego Chargers

Williams was drafted by the

in the sixth round (179th overall) of the

. Williams played mostly special teams, but was forced into the starting lineup due to the injuries of

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and

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. He played 13 games, starting 6, collecting 10 tackles, 1 sack, and a forced fumble.

Kansas City Chiefs

On May 22, 2017, Williams signed with the

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. He was waived on May 30, 2017.

References

External links

FlU Panthers bio

Los Angeles Chargers bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Williams, Tourek 1991 births Living people Players of American football from Miami Players of American football from Tallahassee, Florida American football linebackers American football defensive ends FIU Panthers football players San Diego Chargers players Kansas City Chiefs players Miami Norland Senior High School alumni