Position: Outside linebacker Name Tourek Williams Date joined 2013 Roster status: Active | High school: Miami (FL) Norland Weight 119 kg Height 1.91 m | |
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Date of birth: (1991-05-09) May 9, 1991 (age 24) NFL draft: 2013 / Round: 6 / Pick: 179 Current team San Diego Chargers (#58 / Outside linebacker) Profiles | ||
Tourek Williams (born May 9, 1991) is an American football outside linebacker who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the sixth round of the 2013 NFL Draft. He played college football at Florida International.
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- L e a d foundation camp frank beltre and tourek williams
- High school
- College career
- San Diego Chargers
- Kansas City Chiefs
- References
L e a d foundation camp frank beltre and tourek williams
High school
Williams attended Miami Norland Senior High School in Miami Gardens, Florida. 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 Rivals.com.
College career
Williams attended Florida International University 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-Sun Belt honors three times during his career.
San Diego Chargers
Williams was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the sixth round (179th overall) of the 2013 NFL Draft.
Williams played mostly special teams, but was forced into the starting lineup due to the injuries of Jarrett Johnson and Melvin Ingram. 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 Kansas City Chiefs. He was waived on May 30, 2017.