Biography

BIOGRAPHY

Jonathan Williams was born on February 2nd, 1994 in Dallas, Texas. He is a running back in the NFL. 

Williams began his career playing at Allen High School in Allen, Texas. In high schools, Williams collected more than 3,500 rushing yards in his career and scored 39 total touchdowns. On November 16, 2011, he committed to play college football at Arkansas, after he had previously been committed to Missouri.

As a true freshman in 2012, he played in 11 games, and made two starts. He recorded 45 rushes for 231 yards and eight receptions for 208 yards and two touchdowns. He scored his first career touchdown and got his first reception on the same play which resulted in 74 yard touchdown, on the first offensive play of the game against Kentucky. As a sophomore in 2013, he played in all 12 games, making 11 starts. He recorded 150 carries for 900 yards, scoring four touchdowns while adding seven receptions for 72 yards and two touchdowns. Alongside teammate, true freshman Alex Collins, they became the second pair of Arkansas' teammates to each rush for at least 900 yards in the same season (Darren McFadden & Felix Jones). In 2014, he rushed for 1,190 yards on 211 carries (5.6 avg) and 12 touchdowns.

The Buffalo Bills selected Williams in the fifth round (156th overall) of the 2016 NFL Draft. He had a few short stints with the Broncos and Saints. On October 2, 2018, Williams was signed to the Indianapolis Colts' practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on November 20, 2018.