20 Facts About Jamaal Williams

Jamaal Malik Williams was born on April 3,1995 and is an American professional football running back.

Jamaal Williams played college football for the BYU Cougars and was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the fourth round of the 2017 NFL draft.

On September 6,2014, against Texas, Jamaal Williams had 89 rushing yards and twelve receiving yards in the victory.

Jamaal Williams later suffered a knee injury and was sidelined for the remainder of the 2014 season.

Jamaal Williams did not play in 2015 after withdrawing from the school, and redshirted.

Jamaal Williams started his final collegiate season in 2016 with 163 rushing yards against Arizona.

Jamaal Williams was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the fourth round with the 134th overall pick in the 2017 NFL draft.

Jamaal Williams was the 13th running back selected in that year's draft.

Jamaal Williams was signed to his rookie contract on June 1,2017.

Jamaal Williams lay motionless on the turf for several minutes before medical staff wheeled him off the field on a gurney; he was immediately transported to a local hospital for evaluation, but was released from the hospital the next day.

Jamaal Williams finished the 2020 season with 119 carries for 505 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns to go along with 31 receptions for 236 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown.

On March 19,2021, Jamaal Williams signed a two-year contract with the Lions.

On November 25,2021, Jamaal Williams carried the ball for the 585th time in his career, breaking the NFL record previously held by Phillip Lindsay for the most carries without ever fumbling.

Jamaal Williams finished the 2021 season with 153 carries for 601 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns to go along with 26 receptions for 157 receiving yards.

Jamaal Williams finished the year with career-highs in yards, touchdowns and carries while playing in all 17 games for the Lions.

On March 17,2023, Jamaal Williams signed a three-year contract with the New Orleans Saints.

Jamaal Williams suffered a hamstring injury in Week 2 and was placed on injured reserve on September 23,2023.

Jamaal Williams failed to record a rushing touchdown during the 2023 season until the Saints' final offensive play against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 18.

Jamaal Williams is a self-described "nerd" for anime, video games, and cosplay.

Jamaal Williams particularly prefers One Punch Man, Dragon Ball Z, and Naruto.