Tackles: 2 Position Linebacker NFL roster: Active Weight 109 kg | Undrafted: 2013 Height 1.96 m Name Willie Jefferson Date joined 2013 | |
 | ||
Date of birth: (1991-01-31) January 31, 1991 (age 24) Role American football linebacker Education Stephen F. Austin State University (2009–2012) Profiles | ||
Willie Jefferson " No Handouts
NANANA
Willie Hebert Jefferson III (born January 31, 1991) is a Canadian football defensive end for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Stephen F. Austin.
Contents
- Willie Jefferson No Handouts
- NANANA
- Early years
- College career
- Houston Texans
- Edmonton Eskimos
- Washington Redskins
- References
Early years
He attended Ozen High School. He was selected to the 4A all-state second-team in his senior year in high school. He was selected to the First-team All-District 20-4 and Port Arthur News Super Team while at high school.
College career
He started his career as a wide receiver at Baylor University but was kicked off of the team after he and teammate Josh Gordon were found asleep in Jefferson's car at a local Taco Bell with marijuana in the car. Jefferson, who was driving, was kicked off the team due to it being his second violation. He transferred to Stephen F Austin and was named 2011 Southland Conference Newcomer of the Year in his Junior season. He led the Southland Conference in sacks with 16. He was selected to the Sports Network All-America second team, Phil Steele's Magazine All-America third team.
Houston Texans
On April 27, 2013, He signed with the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent following the 2013 NFL Draft.
The Texans released Jefferson, along with two others players, on October 21 for unspecified violations of team rules prior to a game in Kansas City.
Edmonton Eskimos
In 2014, Jefferson signed with the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League.
Washington Redskins
Jefferson signed a futures contract with the Washington Redskins on January 14, 2016. On August 27, 2016, Jefferson was waived by the Redskins.