Keron Donavan Williams (born September 3, 1984) is a former Canadian football defensive tackle. He was originally signed by the Calgary Stampeders in 2006.[1] Williams played college football for the UMass Minutemen.

Keron Williams
No. 9
Date of birth (1984-09-03) September 3, 1984 (age 40)
Place of birthJamaica, W.I.
Career information
CFL statusInternational
Position(s)DE
Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight260 lb (120 kg)
US collegeMassachusetts
High schoolPalm Beach Gardens
Career history
As player
20062007Calgary Stampeders
20082009Montreal Alouettes
20102013BC Lions
Career highlights and awards
Grey Cup champion (2009, 2011)
CFL All-Star2009, 2012
CFL East All-Star2008, 2009
CFL West All-Star2011, 2012
Honours
  • CFLPA Pro Player All-Star (2008)
Career stats

Professional career

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Williams was signed by the Calgary Stampeders in 2006 and made his professional debut at defensive tackle against the Lions on October 15, 2006.[1] Following two seasons with the Stampeders, he signed as a free agent with the Montreal Alouettes where he won his first Grey Cup championship in 2009. After his championship-winning season, Williams signed with the BC Lions as a free agent on February 16, 2010 and switched to playing defensive end.[2] He won his second Grey Cup championship as a member of the Lions in 2011 after BC won the 99th Grey Cup while beginning the season 0-5.[3] Williams finished the 2012 CFL season as the league leader in sacks with 12, which was also a career high.

Personal info

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Williams spends his offseason in Apopka, Florida with his wife, Lexi (Hasti) and their daughter Jazmyne, where he works as a graphic designer.[1] He is the son of Ivanah Thomas.

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