Chad Williams (safety)
Chad Kelton Williams (born January 22, 1979) is an American football safety who played five seasons in the National Football League (NFL).[1]
Southern Miss Golden Eagles | |
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Position: | Cornerbacks coach |
Personal information | |
Born: | Birmingham, Alabama | January 22, 1979
Height: | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
Weight: | 207 lb (94 kg) |
Career information | |
High school: | Birmingham (AL) Wenonah |
College: | Southern Miss |
NFL Draft: | 2002 / Round: 6 / Pick: 209 |
Career history | |
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He attended college at The University of Southern Mississippi. He played for the Baltimore Ravens from 2002–2005 and San Francisco 49ers in 2006. In his five years in the NFL, Williams played in 79 career games, six of which he started. He had 164 tackles and 9 interceptions. In addition, he scored three touchdowns, recorded 7 sacks, and deflected 25 pass attempts.[1]
Williams was drafted by the Ravens in 2002.[1] On May 3, 2006, he signed with the San Francisco 49ers as an unrestricted free agent.[2] The Kansas City Chiefs signed Williams in June 2007,[3] but he did not play for the team.[1]
Williams formerly served as the defensive coordinator/linebackers coach for the University of Central Arkansas.[4]
In December of 2020 it was announced that Williams was joined new head coach Will Hall's inaguaral staff at Williams' Alma Mater, Southern Miss. He will be the defensive backs coach.[5]
References
- "Chad Williams". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved 2010-04-20.
- "49ers add Williams to secondary". Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Sports Network. 2006-05-03. Archived from the original on 2006-10-22. Retrieved 2010-04-20.
- "Kansas City Chiefs Transactions – 2007". ESPN. Retrieved 2010-04-20.
- "Chad Williams-2019 Football Coaching Staff-University of Central Arkansas". UCA Athletics. February 20, 2020. Retrieved February 20, 2020.
- Barnett, Zach. "Update on Will Hall's staff at Southern Miss". Football Scoop. Football Scoop. Retrieved December 7, 2020.