1. Leander Antwione Williams was born on May 26,1993 and is an American former professional football linebacker who played for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League.
19 Facts About Antwione Williams
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Antwione Williams was selected by the Lions in the fifth round of the 2016 NFL draft.
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Antwione Williams was named All-county and All-South Crescent in 2009 and 2010.
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Antwione Williams then attended Georgia Southern University where he majored in psychology.
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Antwione Williams finished the season with 25 tackles and one tackle-for-loss.
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Antwione Williams recorded 32 tackles and three passes defensed.
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Antwione Williams then missed the 2013 with an injury and was given a medical redshirt.
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Antwione Williams finished second on the team with 65 tackles, eight tackles-for-loss, three sacks, one forced fumble and four passes defensed.
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Antwione Williams was named to the Dean's list in the spring and was a member of the Eagle Honor Roll for the spring as well.
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Antwione Williams recorded 107 tackles, 10.5 tackles-for-loss, four sacks, four forced fumbles, two quarterback hurries and three passes defensed.
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Antwione Williams was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the fifth round of the 2016 NFL draft.
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Antwione Williams played 14 games for the Lions in 2016, recording 17 solo tackles, 27 total tackles, and one QB hit on the season.
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On September 2,2017, Antwione Williams was waived by the Lions.
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On September 13,2017, Antwione Williams was signed to the practice squad of the Minnesota Vikings.
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On September 3,2018, Antwione Williams was signed to the Seattle Seahawks' practice squad, but was released two days later.
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On December 19,2018, Antwione Williams was signed to the Carolina Panthers practice squad.
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Antwione Williams was waived during final roster cuts on August 30,2019.
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Antwione Williams was signed by the DC Defenders of the XFL during mini-camp in December 2019.
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On November 14,2024, Antwione Williams was charged with felonies of civil disorder and assaulting, resisting or impeding police, along with several lesser misdemeanor charges, in connection with the January 6 riots at the US Capitol.