Greedy Williams

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Greedy Williams
Williams with the Cleveland Browns in 2019
Profile
PositionCornerback
Personal information
Born (1997-12-03) December 3, 1997 (age 28)
Shreveport, Louisiana, U.S.
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High schoolCalvary Baptist Academy (Shreveport, Louisiana)
CollegeLSU (2016–2018)
NFL draft2019: 2nd round, 46th overall pick
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles99
Interceptions2
Pass deflections12
Forced fumbles1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Andraez Montrell "Greedy" Williams (born December 3, 1997) is an American professional football cornerback. He played college football for the LSU Tigers and was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the second round of the 2019 NFL draft.

Early life

At Calvary Baptist Academy, Williams was able to win consecutive state titles, with quarterback Shea Patterson.[1]

College career

After redshirting his first year, Williams earned a starting spot after junior Kevin Toliver II was suspended. After Toliver came back from suspension, Williams kept his spot throughout the season.[2] As a freshman, Williams led the Southeastern Conference (SEC) in interceptions and passes defended.[3] As a result, he was selected to the All-SEC first-team. He became only the second LSU freshman to make the All-SEC team since 1986 (the other being Brad Wing in 2011).[4] On December 2, 2018, Williams announced that he would forgo his remaining two years of eligibility and declare for the 2019 NFL draft.[5]

College statistics

LSU Tigers
Year Class Position GP Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
SoloAstTotalLossSackIntYardsAvgTDPDFRYardsTDFF
2016FreshmanCB Redshirt Redshirted
2017Redshirt FreshmanCB 132612381.50.06325.30100000
2018Redshirt SophomoreCB 112310330.00.022010.0090000

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard splitVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
6 ft 1+7⁄8 in
(1.88 m)		 185 lb
(84 kg)		 31+1⁄2 in
(0.80 m)		 9+1⁄4 in
(0.23 m)		4.37 s1.51 s2.56 s36.0 in
(0.91 m)		10 ft 4 in
(3.15 m)		8 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[6][7][8][9]

Cleveland Browns

Williams was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the second round (46th overall) of the 2019 NFL Draft.[10]

After suffering a nerve injury in his shoulder during training camp, Williams was placed on injured reserve on October 12, 2020.[11]

Williams was placed on injured reserve with a hamstring injury on September 9, 2022.[12] He was activated on October 15.[13]

Philadelphia Eagles

On March 16, 2023, the Philadelphia Eagles signed Williams to a one-year contract.[14] He was released on August 19.[15]

San Antonio Brahmas

On January 27, 2025, Williams signed with the San Antonio Brahmas of the United Football League (UFL).[16] He was released on April 9.[17]

NFL career statistics

Regular season
Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GGSCombTotalAstSackPDIntYdsAvgLngTDsFFFR
2019CLE 12124737100.02000.00000
2020CLE Did not play due to injury
2021CLE 169413560.010273.57010
2022CLE 1101165000000000
Total39219978210.012273.57010

Personal life

Williams was nicknamed "Greedy" by his aunt, who called him "Greedy-Deedee" after babysitting him as an infant. His mother later took out the Deedee, and Williams adopted the name. In 2015, he told USA Today "I love [the nickname]. They say it’s a great DB name. It helps to be greedy as a defensive back."[1]

His brother Rodarius Williams is a cornerback who was selected by the NFL's New York Giants as a sixth round pick in the 2021 NFL draft.

References

  1. 1 2 Halley, Jim (July 8, 2015). "The Opening: LSU commit Greedy Williams has formula for success -- and great nickname". USA Today. Retrieved March 11, 2018.
  2. ↑ Suss, Nick (September 12, 2017). "Being Greedy: CB Greedy Williams solidifies spot as starter on LSU defense". seccountry.com. Retrieved March 11, 2018.
  3. ↑ Suss, Nick (November 29, 2017). "Putting LSU CB Greedy Williams' unprecedented freshman season in context". seccountry.com. Retrieved March 11, 2018.
  4. ↑ Dellenger, Ross (December 4, 2017). "LSU lands six players on AP All-SEC teams, including first-team freshman Greedy Williams". The Advocate. Retrieved March 11, 2018.
  5. ↑ Newport, Kyle (December 2, 2018). "Greedy Williams Declares for 2019 NFL Draft, Will Leave LSU". Bleacher Report. Retrieved April 11, 2019.
  6. ↑ "Greedy Williams Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". National Football League. Retrieved August 15, 2019.
  7. ↑ "Greedy Williams, LSU, CB, 2019 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". draftscout.com. Retrieved February 20, 2022.
  8. ↑ "Browns select CB Greedy Williams with pick No. 46". National Football League. Retrieved February 20, 2022.
  9. ↑ "Greedy Williams 2019 NFL Draft Profile". insider.espn.com. Retrieved February 20, 2022.
  10. ↑ Patra, Kevin (April 26, 2019). "Browns trade up to grab cornerback Greedy Williams". NFL.com. Archived from the original on April 27, 2019.
  11. ↑ Gribble, Andrew (October 12, 2020). "CB Greedy Williams heading to injured reserve". ClevelandBrowns.com. Retrieved October 29, 2020.
  12. ↑ "Browns place CB Greedy Williams on injured reserve". ClevelandBrowns.com. September 9, 2022.
  13. ↑ "Browns Make Several Roster Moves Before Patriots Game". theOBR.com. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
  14. ↑ "CB Greedy Williams departs Cleveland, signs with Eagles". Browns Wire. March 17, 2023. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
  15. ↑ Kracz, Ed (August 19, 2023). "Eagles Cut McPhearson & Greedy Among Roster Moves: Cutdown Tracker". Sports Illustrated.
  16. ↑ @UFL_PR (January 27, 2025). "The #UFL has announced the following transactions for Monday, January 27" (Tweet). Retrieved January 27, 2025 – via Twitter.
  17. ↑ Larsen, James (April 10, 2025). "Cuts Sweep XFL Teams Ahead Of Week Three In The UFL". PFnewsroom.com. Retrieved April 10, 2025.