Wendall Williams
| No. -- Free agent | |||
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| Position: | Wide receiver | ||
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| Date of birth: | September 18, 1990 | ||
| Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||
| Weight: | 185 lb (84 kg) | ||
| Career information | |||
| College: | Cumberlands | ||
| Undrafted: | 2016 | ||
| Career history | |||
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||
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| Nationality |
 United States |
| Born |
1990 Syracuse, New York, U.S. |
| Residence | Williamsburg, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Weight | 186 lb (84 kg) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Track & Field |
| Event(s) | Sprint |
| College team | Cumberlands Patriots |
| Achievements and titles | |
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Wendall Williams (born September 18, 1990) is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He played college football at Cumberlands. Williams was signed by the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent in 2016.
He made many media headlines after he broke the 40-yard dash record, with a time of 4.19 seconds unofficially.[1][2][3]
Early life
Wendall was born to Claudinne Clark, a house cleaner and hospital sterile processor in Syracuse, New York. He attended Bishop Ludden High School, where he excelled at football and track. In his junior season, he totaled 17 receiving touchdowns, and tallied 28 more as a senior. However, Wendall struggled academically, which deterred many colleges from recruiting him. However, he committed to play football at Morrisville State College.
College career
Williams signed with Division III Morrisville State College, where he played football for the Mustangs. After his freshman season, he totaled 30 receptions for 515 yards and 3 touchdowns. However, he left Morrisville State the following year, due to his clashes with the coach. He subsequently enrolled at Onondaga Community College, where he attended for two semesters.[4] He then transferred to Hudson Valley Community College, later dropping out after losing his financial aid package for dropping too many classes. He then worked as a truck driver, and did not continue his athletic career. When Williams was 21, he received a call from family friend Will Dowdell, encouraging Williams to continue his athletic career in college. Motivated, Williams enrolled at Herkimer County Community College, playing basketball and track for the Generals. While at Herkimer, he was a captain of the basketball team, shooting 71 percent from the field, while pursuing an associate's degree in business sports management. He accepted an offer to University of the Cumberlands, where he enrolled with two remaining years of athletic eligibility. Williams started at wide receiver during his junior and senior seasons, and competed on the track team, participating in the 100 and 200 meter dash, as well as the long jump.
Professional career
New York Jets
Williams was signed to the Jets' practice squad on September 12, 2016.[5] He was released on September 27, 2016.
References
- ↑ "The story behind 4.19: Wendell Williams creates a draft buzz". Cincinnati.com. 7 March 2016. Retrieved 25 March 2016.
- ↑ "NFL Draft - Cumberlands player Wendall Williams runs 4.19-second 40-yard dash at NFL Regional Combine". The Courier-Journal. 5 March 2016. Retrieved 25 March 2016.
- ↑ "NFL hopeful Wendall Williams of Syracuse: 'Four seconds changed my life'". syracuse.com. Retrieved 25 March 2016.
- ↑ Fairburn, Matthew. "Syracuse native Wendall Williams breaks record at NFL Regional Scouting Combine". Syracuse.com. The Post-Standard. Retrieved 25 March 2016.
- ↑ Allen, Eric (September 12, 2016). "Jets make 4 practice squad moves". NewYorkJets.com. Retrieved September 12, 2016.