Jonathan Williams (running back, born 1988)


Jonathan Edward Williams is a former American football running back. He played college football at East Carolina University and attended Junius H. Rose High School in Greenville, North Carolina. He has also been a member of the Cincinnati Bengals, Calgary Stampeders and Ottawa Redblacks.

Early years

Williams played high school football for the Junius H. Rose High School Rampants. He helped the Rampants complete back-to-back 16-0 seasons, winning the Class 4A State Championships both years as a junior and senior. He earned all-conference and all-area honors in 2005 and 2006 and was a third-team All-America selection as a senior by EA Sports.

College career

Williams played for the East Carolina Pirates from 2007 to 2010. He finished his college career with 1,415 rushing yards and 16 rushing touchdowns.

Professional career

Cincinnati Bengals

Williams was signed by the Cincinnati Bengals on July 28, 2011 after going undrafted in the 2011 NFL Draft. He was released by the Bengals on August 23, 2011.

Calgary Stampeders

Williams signed with the Calgary Stampeders on June 23, 2013. He was released by the Stampeders on October 2, 2013.

Ottawa Redblacks

Williams was signed to the Ottawa Redblacks' practice roster on September 15, 2014. He was promoted to the active roster on September 25, 2014. He was named CFL Offensive Player of the Week for Week 15 of the 2014 CFL season for recording 180 rushing yards, two rushing TDs and two receptions for 49 yards. Williams became a free agent after the 2014 season.