1. K'Waun Williams played in the National Football League from 2014 to 2023 for the Cleveland Browns, San Francisco 49ers, and Denver Broncos.
29 Facts About K'Waun Williams
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K'Waun Williams recorded 32 tackles, two interceptions, two fumble recoveries, four rushing touchdowns, and four receiving touchdowns his senior year.
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K'Waun Williams played from 2010 to 2013 with the Pittsburgh Panthers.
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K'Waun Williams was ranked as the 92nd best cornerback prospect in the 2014 NFL draft by DraftScout.
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K'Waun Williams went undrafted, but received offers for a tryout from the Cleveland Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers.
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K'Waun Williams declined the offer to attend the Steelers' rookie camp in order to reunite with Browns' defensive backs coach Jeff Hafley, who was his position coach at Pitt and recruited him out of high school.
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K'Waun Williams competed to be the backup nickelback against Isaiah Trufant.
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K'Waun Williams was inserted at nickelback after rookie Justin Gilbert had issues in pass coverage and was replaced on the outside by nickelback Buster Skrine.
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K'Waun Williams made his first career tackle on running back Le'Veon Bell after a nine-yard reception in the third quarter.
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K'Waun Williams sacked backup quarterback Charlie Whitehurst for a six-yard loss in the third quarter.
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K'Waun Williams was inactive for the Browns' Week 7 loss at the Jacksonville Jaguars due to concussion symptoms.
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K'Waun Williams was inactive for two games due to a hamstring injury.
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K'Waun Williams completed his rookie season in 2014 with 38 combined tackles, eight pass deflections, and a sack in 13 games and four starts.
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K'Waun Williams entered training camp slated as the first-team nickelback after Buster Skrine departed for the New York Jets in free agency.
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K'Waun Williams was sidelined for two games after sustaining a concussion.
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K'Waun Williams was inactive for the Browns' Week 15 loss at the Seattle Seahawks due to a shoulder injury.
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K'Waun Williams finished the 2015 season with 39 combined tackles, two pass breakups, three forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, and a sack in 13 games and six starts.
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K'Waun Williams received a second opinion from an independent specialist at the Cleveland Clinic and was told he would have to undergo surgery to remove bone spurs.
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K'Waun Williams stated he planned to appeal the suspension and was reportedly contemplating retirement.
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However, the contract was voided after K'Waun Williams failed a physical due to his ankle injury.
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On November 3,2016, K'Waun Williams underwent surgery to remove the bone spurs and was expected to recover within 12 weeks.
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K'Waun Williams reunited with 49ers' defensive backs coach Jeff Hafley, who was his position coach with the Cleveland Browns and at Pitt.
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K'Waun Williams was inactive for two games after injuring his quadriceps.
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K'Waun Williams intercepted a pass by quarterback Blake Bortles and returned it for a 27-yard gain.
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K'Waun Williams finished the 2017 season with a career-high 54 combined tackles, five pass deflections, two forced fumbles, an interception, and a sack in 14 games and five starts.
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On October 10,2020, K'Waun Williams was placed on injured reserve with a knee injury.
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K'Waun Williams was suspended two games by the NFL for violating the league's performance-enhancing drugs policy on November 24,2020, but the suspension was rescinded the next day after testing issues were discovered.
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On March 23,2022, K'Waun Williams signed a two-year contract with the Denver Broncos.
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On January 14,2025, K'Waun Williams' agent announced his intention to retire from the NFL.