Greedy Williams


Andraez Montrell "Greedy" Williams is an American football cornerback for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League. He played college football at Louisiana State University and was drafted by the Browns in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft.

High school career

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

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. As a freshman, Williams led the SEC in interceptions and passes defended. 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. On December 2, 2018, Williams announced that he would forgo his remaining two years of eligibility and declare for the 2019 NFL Draft.

College statistics

Professional career

Williams was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft.
In a November 14, 2019 against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Williams knocked Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster out with a helmet-to-helmet hit but avoided penalty and ejection as the hit was considered unintentional.

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 . They say it’s a great DB name. It helps to be greedy as a defensive back."