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{{Short description|American football player (born 1992)}}
{{Short description|American football player (born 1992)}}
{{for|the drummer with Dying Fetus|Trey Williams (musician)}}
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{{Infobox NFL player
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| birth_place = [[Houston|Houston, Texas]], U.S.
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| college = [[Texas A&M Aggies football|Texas A&M]] (2012–2014)
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* [[Washington Redskins]] ({{NFL Year|2015}})*
* [[Washington Redskins]] ({{NFL Year|2015}})*
* [[Dallas Cowboys]] ({{NFL Year|2015}})
* [[Dallas Cowboys]] ({{NFL Year|2015}})
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* [[Calgary Stampeders]] ({{CFL Year|2021}})*
* [[Calgary Stampeders]] ({{CFL Year|2021}})*
* Toronto Argonauts ({{CFL Year|2021}})
* Toronto Argonauts ({{CFL Year|2021}})
* [[New Jersey Generals (2022)|New Jersey Generals]] ({{USFL Year|2022}}–{{USFL Year|2023}})
* [[New Jersey Generals (2022)|New Jersey Generals]] ({{USFL Year|2022}}–{{USFL Year|2023}})
* [[Pittsburgh Maulers (2022)|Pittsburgh Maulers]] ({{USFL Year|2024}})*
* [[Pittsburgh Maulers (2022)|Pittsburgh Maulers]] ({{USFL Year|2024}})*
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* [[Memphis Showboats (2022)|Memphis Showboats]] ({{UFL Year|2024}})
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'''Trey Williams''' (born December 11, 1992) is an [[American football]] [[running back]] for the [[Memphis Showboats (2022)|Memphis Showboats]] of the [[United Football League (2024)|United Football League]] (UFL). He signed with the [[Washington Redskins]] as an [[undrafted free agent]] in 2015. Williams has also been a member of the [[Dallas Cowboys]], [[New England Patriots]], [[Miami Dolphins]], [[Indianapolis Colts]], [[Pittsburgh Steelers]], [[Toronto Argonauts]], [[San Antonio Commanders]], [[Seattle Dragons]], [[Calgary Stampeders]], [[New Jersey Generals (2022)|New Jersey Generals]] and [[Pittsburgh Maulers (2022)|Pittsburgh Maulers]]. He played [[college football]] at [[Texas A&M Aggies football|Texas A&M]].
'''Trey Williams''' (born December 11, 1992) is an American professional [[Gridiron football|football]] [[running back]] who is a free agent. He signed with the [[Washington Redskins]] as an [[undrafted free agent]] in 2015. Williams has also been a member of the [[Dallas Cowboys]], [[New England Patriots]], [[Miami Dolphins]], [[Indianapolis Colts]], [[Pittsburgh Steelers]], [[Toronto Argonauts]], [[San Antonio Commanders]], [[Seattle Dragons]], [[Calgary Stampeders]], [[New Jersey Generals (2022)|New Jersey Generals]] and [[Pittsburgh Maulers (2022)|Pittsburgh Maulers]]. He played [[college football]] for the [[Texas A&M Aggies football|Texas A&M Aggies]].


==Early years==
==Early life==
Williams attended [[Dekaney High School]] in [[Spring, Texas]], a suburb of north [[Houston]], where he was a three-year letterer and starting tailback for the Dekaney football team. As a sophomore, he rushed for 1,930 yards, 18 touchdowns, and was named District 13-5A Newcomer of the Year. As a junior, he had 251 carries for 2,290 yards and 20 touchdowns, receiving District 13-5A MVP and Class 5A second-team All-State honors.
Williams attended [[Dekaney High School]] in [[Spring, Texas]], a suburb of north [[Houston]], where he was a three-year letterer and starting tailback for the Dekaney football team. As a sophomore, he rushed for 1,930 yards, 18 touchdowns, and was named District 13-5A Newcomer of the Year. As a junior, he had 251 carries for 2,290 yards and 20 touchdowns, receiving District 13-5A MVP and Class 5A second-team All-State honors.


As a senior, he had 447 carries for 3,890 yards, 48 touchdowns, 10 kickoff returns for 346 yards and 2 touchdowns, to go along with 6 punt returns for 113 yards and one touchdown. He helped lead Dekaney High School to its first ever state championship game, where the Wildcats beat previously undefeated Cibolo Steele High School 34–14 to win the championship. Dekaney was ranked the 23rd best team in the nation by [[Maxpreps]], and Williams himself was listed as a 5-star recruit by 247sports. He was ranked as the 2nd best running back in the nation, the 4th best player in Texas, and the 18th overall best athlete in the nation. ESPN also called Williams the "fastest player in high school football".
As a senior, he had 447 carries for 3,890 yards, 48 touchdowns, 10 kickoff returns for 346 yards and 2 touchdowns, to go along with 6 punt returns for 113 yards and one touchdown. He helped lead Dekaney High School to its first ever state championship game, where the Wildcats beat previously undefeated Cibolo Steele High School 34–14 to win the championship. Dekaney was ranked the 23rd best team in the nation by [[Maxpreps]], and Williams himself was listed as a 5-star recruit by 247sports. He was ranked as the 2nd best running back in the nation, the 4th best player in Texas, and the 18th overall best athlete in the nation. ESPN also called Williams the "fastest player in high school football".


Trey Williams finished his high school career with 8,110 yards rushing yards (8.7-yard avg.) and 86 touchdowns. He accepted an offer from [[Texas A&M]] over offers from [[Alabama Crimson Tide football|Alabama]], [[Arkansas Razorbacks football|Arkansas]], [[Auburn Tigers football|Auburn]], [[Baylor Bears football|Baylor]], [[Florida Gators football|Florida]], [[Louisville Cardinals football|Louisville]], [[LSU Tigers football|LSU]], [[Notre Dame Fighting Irish football|Notre Dame]], [[Oklahoma Sooners football|Oklahoma]], [[Oklahoma State Cowboys football|Oklahoma State]], [[Oregon Ducks football|Oregon]], [[Texas Longhorns football|Texas]], and several other colleges.
Trey Williams finished his high school career with 8,110 yards rushing yards (8.7-yard avg.) and 86 touchdowns. He accepted an offer from [[Texas A&M]] over offers from [[Alabama Crimson Tide football|Alabama]], [[Arkansas Razorbacks football|Arkansas]], [[Auburn Tigers football|Auburn]], [[Baylor Bears football|Baylor]], [[Florida Gators football|Florida]], [[Louisville Cardinals football|Louisville]], [[LSU Tigers football|LSU]], [[Notre Dame Fighting Irish football|Notre Dame]], [[Oklahoma Sooners football|Oklahoma]], [[Oklahoma State Cowboys football|Oklahoma State]], [[Oregon Ducks football|Oregon]], [[Texas Longhorns football|Texas]], and several other colleges.
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==College career==
==College career==
As a true freshman, he was the team's fourth leading rusher with 376 yards on 65 carries and 5 rushing touchdowns.
As a true freshman, he was the team's fourth leading rusher with 376 yards on 65 carries and 5 rushing touchdowns.


As a sophomore, he was used as an all-purpose running back, tallying 407 rushing yards (7-yard avg.), 6 rushing touchdowns, 10 receptions for 54 receiving yards and 706 kickoff return yards for 1,167 all-purpose yards. He averaged 25.2 yards per return, including a career-long return of 97 yards against [[Mississippi State University]]. He had 83 rushing yards against the [[University of Arkansas]]. He scored two touchdowns against the [[University of Mississippi]]
As a sophomore, he was used as an all-purpose running back, tallying 407 rushing yards (7-yard avg.), 6 rushing touchdowns, 10 receptions for 54 receiving yards and 706 kickoff return yards for 1,167 all-purpose yards. He averaged 25.2 yards per return, including a career-long return of 97 yards against [[Mississippi State University]]. He had 83 rushing yards against the [[University of Arkansas]]. He scored two touchdowns against the [[University of Mississippi]]
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As a junior, he led the team with 474 rushing yards and 6 touchdowns on 70 carries (6.8-yard avg.). He also made 14 receptions for 59 yards, 13 returns for 318 yards, including a 75-yard return against the [[University of Alabama]]. He was second on the team with 851 all-purpose yards. He rushed for 1,343 yards on 204 carries with 18 [[touchdowns]] during his college career.
As a junior, he led the team with 474 rushing yards and 6 touchdowns on 70 carries (6.8-yard avg.). He also made 14 receptions for 59 yards, 13 returns for 318 yards, including a 75-yard return against the [[University of Alabama]]. He was second on the team with 851 all-purpose yards. He rushed for 1,343 yards on 204 carries with 18 [[touchdowns]] during his college career.


He ultimately decided to forego his senior season and instead declared for the [[2015 NFL Draft]].<ref>[https://blog.chron.com/sportsupdate/2014/12/aggies-trey-williams-announces-he-intends-to-enter-nfl-draft/ Aggies’ Trey Williams announces he intends to enter NFL draft]</ref><ref>[https://www.nfl.com/news/texas-a-m-rb-trey-williams-to-enter-nfl-draft-0ap3000000452640 Texas A&M RB Trey Williams to enter NFL draft]</ref>
He ultimately decided to forego his senior season and instead declared for the [[2015 NFL draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://blog.chron.com/sportsupdate/2014/12/aggies-trey-williams-announces-he-intends-to-enter-nfl-draft/ |title=Aggies’ Trey Williams announces he intends to enter NFL draft |access-date=2020-07-05 |archive-date=2020-07-05 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200705161826/https://blog.chron.com/sportsupdate/2014/12/aggies-trey-williams-announces-he-intends-to-enter-nfl-draft/ |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>[https://www.nfl.com/news/texas-a-m-rb-trey-williams-to-enter-nfl-draft-0ap3000000452640 Texas A&M RB Trey Williams to enter NFL draft]</ref>


==Professional career==
==Professional career==
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===Washington Redskins===
===Washington Redskins===
Williams was signed as an [[undrafted free agent]] by the [[Washington Redskins]] after the 2015 NFL Draft on May 7.<ref>[https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/2015/05/05/former-texas-am-rb-trey-williams-announces-via-instagram-hes-joining-washington-redskins/ Former Texas A&M RB Trey Williams announces via Instagram he’s joining Washington Redskins]</ref><ref>{{cite web|work=Redskins.com|url=http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Redskins-Sign-11-College-Free-Agents/d6fb63c0-ddbd-43cc-8d78-274cebf86287|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171229183435/http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Redskins-Sign-11-College-Free-Agents/d6fb63c0-ddbd-43cc-8d78-274cebf86287|url-status=dead|archive-date=December 29, 2017|title=Redskins Sign 11 College Free Agents|date=May 7, 2015|first=Andrew|last=Walker|accessdate=May 7, 2015}}</ref> On his first-ever professional football carry, Williams rushed for a 38-yard gain against the [[Dallas Cowboys]] in the preseason.
Williams was signed as an [[undrafted free agent]] by the [[Washington Redskins]] after the 2015 NFL Draft on May 7.<ref>[https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/2015/05/05/former-texas-am-rb-trey-williams-announces-via-instagram-hes-joining-washington-redskins/ Former Texas A&M RB Trey Williams announces via Instagram he’s joining Washington Redskins]</ref><ref>{{cite web|work=Redskins.com|url=http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Redskins-Sign-11-College-Free-Agents/d6fb63c0-ddbd-43cc-8d78-274cebf86287|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171229183435/http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Redskins-Sign-11-College-Free-Agents/d6fb63c0-ddbd-43cc-8d78-274cebf86287|url-status=dead|archive-date=December 29, 2017|title=Redskins Sign 11 College Free Agents|date=May 7, 2015|first=Andrew|last=Walker|accessdate=May 7, 2015}}</ref> On his first-ever professional football carry, Williams rushed for a 38-yard gain against the [[Dallas Cowboys]] in the preseason.


===Dallas Cowboys===
===Dallas Cowboys (first stint)===
On November 4, 2015, he was signed by the Cowboys from the [[practice squad]] of the [[Washington Redskins]] to replace the recently waived [[Joseph Randle]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Cowboys sign Trey Williams to replace Randle|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/cowboys-sign-trey-williams-to-replace-randle-0ap3000000572725|author=Orr, Conor|website=NFL.com|date=November 4, 2015}}</ref><ref>[https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/cowboys/2015/11/04/cowboys-sign-former-texas-am-rb-trey-williams-to-take-joseph-randle-s-spot/ Cowboys sign former Texas A&M RB Trey Williams to take Joseph Randle's spot]</ref> He was declared inactive due to injury for four games, before being released on November 30 to make room for [[quarterback]] [[Kellen Moore]].
On November 4, 2015, he was signed by the Cowboys from the [[practice squad]] of the [[Washington Redskins]] to replace the recently waived [[Joseph Randle]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Cowboys sign Trey Williams to replace Randle|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/cowboys-sign-trey-williams-to-replace-randle-0ap3000000572725|author=Orr, Conor|website=NFL.com|date=November 4, 2015}}</ref><ref>[https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/cowboys/2015/11/04/cowboys-sign-former-texas-am-rb-trey-williams-to-take-joseph-randle-s-spot/ Cowboys sign former Texas A&M RB Trey Williams to take Joseph Randle's spot]</ref> He was declared inactive due to injury for four games, before being released on November 30 to make room for [[quarterback]] [[Kellen Moore]].


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On February 14, 2017, Williams was signed by the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Sons of 2 HOFers among 6 players signed|url=http://www.steelers.com/news/transactions/article-1/Sons-of-2-HOFers-among-6-players-signed/c657e0dc-3503-4913-9aff-b06c7c69ef76|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170911024516/http://www.steelers.com/news/transactions/article-1/Sons-of-2-HOFers-among-6-players-signed/c657e0dc-3503-4913-9aff-b06c7c69ef76|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 11, 2017|author=Varley, Teresa|website=Steelers.com|date=February 14, 2017}}</ref> He appeared in one game in the preseason and returned a punt for a 64-yard touchdown. He was waived on September 2, 2017.<ref>{{cite web|title=Steelers trim roster to 53|url=http://www.steelers.com/news/transactions/article-1/Steelers-trim-roster-to-53/1611796e-088e-41cb-97f4-8a08469496f1|website=Steelers.com|date=September 2, 2017|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180117184517/http://www.steelers.com/news/transactions/article-1/Steelers-trim-roster-to-53/1611796e-088e-41cb-97f4-8a08469496f1|archivedate=January 17, 2018}}</ref>
On February 14, 2017, Williams was signed by the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Sons of 2 HOFers among 6 players signed|url=http://www.steelers.com/news/transactions/article-1/Sons-of-2-HOFers-among-6-players-signed/c657e0dc-3503-4913-9aff-b06c7c69ef76|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170911024516/http://www.steelers.com/news/transactions/article-1/Sons-of-2-HOFers-among-6-players-signed/c657e0dc-3503-4913-9aff-b06c7c69ef76|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 11, 2017|author=Varley, Teresa|website=Steelers.com|date=February 14, 2017}}</ref> He appeared in one game in the preseason and returned a punt for a 64-yard touchdown. He was waived on September 2, 2017.<ref>{{cite web|title=Steelers trim roster to 53|url=http://www.steelers.com/news/transactions/article-1/Steelers-trim-roster-to-53/1611796e-088e-41cb-97f4-8a08469496f1|website=Steelers.com|date=September 2, 2017|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180117184517/http://www.steelers.com/news/transactions/article-1/Steelers-trim-roster-to-53/1611796e-088e-41cb-97f4-8a08469496f1|archivedate=January 17, 2018}}</ref>


===Toronto Argonauts===
===Toronto Argonauts (first stint)===
On October 9, 2017, Williams signed a practice roster agreement with the [[Toronto Argonauts]] of the [[Canadian Football League]] (CFL) and was released a week later.
On October 9, 2017, Williams signed a practice roster agreement with the [[Toronto Argonauts]] of the [[Canadian Football League]] (CFL) and was released a week later.


===Dallas Cowboys (second stint)===
===Dallas Cowboys (second stint)===
On November 2, 2017, Williams was signed to the Cowboys' practice squad for running back depth after the reinstatement of [[Ezekiel Elliott]]'s 6-game suspension.<ref>{{cite web|title=Report: Cowboys sign RB Trey Williams to practice squad|url=https://247sports.com/nfl/dallas-cowboys/Article/Report-Dallas-Cowboys-sign-RB-Trey-Williams-to-practice-squad-109826237/|website=247sports.com|date=November 2, 2017}}</ref> He was promoted to the active roster on November 26, 2017, where he appeared on special teams.<ref>{{cite web|title=Cowboys Release McFadden, Nugent; Sign Pass Rusher, Promote RB To Roster|url=http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2017/11/26/cowboys-release-mcfadden-nugent-sign-pass-rusher-promote-rb-roster|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180110145659/http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2017/11/26/cowboys-release-mcfadden-nugent-sign-pass-rusher-promote-rb-roster|url-status=dead|archive-date=January 10, 2018|author=Phillips, Rob|website=DallasCowboys.com|date=November 26, 2017}}</ref> On December 18, 2017, he was waived by the Cowboys and re-signed to the practice squad.<ref>{{cite web|title=Cowboys waive Trey Williams as Ezekiel Elliott returns|url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2017/12/18/cowboys-waive-trey-williams-as-ezekiel-elliott-returns/|author=Williams, Charean|website=ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com|date=December 18, 2017}}</ref>
On November 2, 2017, Williams was signed to the Cowboys' practice squad for running back depth after the reinstatement of [[Ezekiel Elliott]]'s 6-game suspension.<ref>{{cite web|title=Report: Cowboys sign RB Trey Williams to practice squad|url=https://247sports.com/nfl/dallas-cowboys/Article/Report-Dallas-Cowboys-sign-RB-Trey-Williams-to-practice-squad-109826237/|website=247sports.com|date=November 2, 2017}}</ref> He was promoted to the active roster on November 26, 2017, where he appeared on special teams.<ref>{{cite web|title=Cowboys Release McFadden, Nugent; Sign Pass Rusher, Promote RB To Roster|url=http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2017/11/26/cowboys-release-mcfadden-nugent-sign-pass-rusher-promote-rb-roster|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180110145659/http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2017/11/26/cowboys-release-mcfadden-nugent-sign-pass-rusher-promote-rb-roster|url-status=dead|archive-date=January 10, 2018|author=Phillips, Rob|website=DallasCowboys.com|date=November 26, 2017}}</ref> On December 18, 2017, he was waived by the Cowboys and re-signed to the practice squad.<ref>{{cite web|title=Cowboys waive Trey Williams as Ezekiel Elliott returns|url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2017/12/18/cowboys-waive-trey-williams-as-ezekiel-elliott-returns/|author=Williams, Charean|website=ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com|date=December 18, 2017}}</ref>


He signed a reserve/future contract with the Cowboys on January 1, 2018.<ref>{{cite web|title=Cowboys Sign 7 Players To Futures Deals|url=http://nfltraderumors.co/cowboys-sign-7-players-futures-deals/|date=January 1, 2018}}</ref> He was waived on September 1.<ref>{{cite web|title=Bailey Not Only Surprise Cut As Cowboys Trim To 53|url=https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/bailey-not-the-only-surprise-cut-as-cowboys-trim-to-53|author=Helman, David|website=DallasCowboys.com|date=September 1, 2018}}</ref>
He signed a reserve/future contract with the Cowboys on January 1, 2018.<ref>{{cite web|title=Cowboys Sign 7 Players To Futures Deals|url=http://nfltraderumors.co/cowboys-sign-7-players-futures-deals/|date=January 1, 2018}}</ref> He was waived on September 1.<ref>{{cite web|title=Bailey Not Only Surprise Cut As Cowboys Trim To 53|url=https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/bailey-not-the-only-surprise-cut-as-cowboys-trim-to-53|author=Helman, David|website=DallasCowboys.com|date=September 1, 2018}}</ref>


===San Antonio Commanders===
===San Antonio Commanders===
On January 2, 2019, Williams signed with the [[San Antonio Commanders]] of the [[Alliance of American Football]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://210football.com/commanders-add-players-to-training-camp-roster-make-cuts|title=Commanders add players to training camp roster, make cuts|work=210 Football|date=January 4, 2019|accessdate=February 4, 2019}}</ref> He was a backup behind [[Kenneth Farrow (American football)|Kenneth Farrow]] until the league folded in April 2019.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rothstein |first=Michael |last2=Wickersham |first2=Seth |date=June 13, 2019 |title=Inside the short, unhappy life of the Alliance of American Football |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/26957796/inside-short-unhappy-life-alliance-american-football |access-date=January 9, 2024 |website=[[ESPN.com]]}}</ref> Although he missed several games due to an undisclosed shoulder injury, he posted 40 carries for 205 yards (5.12-yard avg.) and one [[touchdown]].
On January 2, 2019, Williams signed with the [[San Antonio Commanders]] of the [[Alliance of American Football]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://210football.com/commanders-add-players-to-training-camp-roster-make-cuts|title=Commanders add players to training camp roster, make cuts|work=210 Football|date=January 4, 2019|accessdate=February 4, 2019}}{{Dead link|date=June 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> He was a backup behind [[Kenneth Farrow (American football)|Kenneth Farrow]] until the league folded in April 2019.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rothstein |first=Michael |last2=Wickersham |first2=Seth |date=June 13, 2019 |title=Inside the short, unhappy life of the Alliance of American Football |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/26957796/inside-short-unhappy-life-alliance-american-football |access-date=January 9, 2024 |website=[[ESPN.com]]}}</ref> Although he missed several games due to an undisclosed shoulder injury, he posted 40 carries for 205 yards (5.12-yard avg.) and one [[touchdown]].


===Seattle Dragons===
===Seattle Dragons===
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=== Memphis Showboats ===
=== Memphis Showboats ===
On February 19, 2024, Williams signed with the [[Memphis Showboats (2022)|Memphis Showboats]] of the [[United Football League (2024)|United Football League]] (UFL).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Editor |first=UFLBoard |date=2024-02-20 |title=UFL Player Transactions, Monday February 19, 2024 |url=https://uflboard.com/news/ufl-player-transactions-monday-february-19-2024/ |access-date=2024-02-20 |website=UFL News and Discussion |language=en-US}}</ref>
On February 19, 2024, Williams signed with the [[Memphis Showboats (2022)|Memphis Showboats]] of the [[United Football League (2024)|United Football League]] (UFL).<ref>{{cite news |title=UFL Player Transactions, Monday February 19, 2024 |url=https://uflboard.com/news/ufl-player-transactions-monday-february-19-2024/ |website=UFLBoard.com |date=February 19, 2024 |access-date=February 20, 2024}}</ref> He was released on April 15, 2024.<ref>{{cite tweet |number=1780052378521080008 |user=UFL_PR |title=The United Football League has announced the following transactions: |date=April 15, 2024 |access-date=April 15, 2024}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Canadian football running backs]]
[[Category:Canadian football running backs]]
[[Category:Players of Canadian football from Texas]]
[[Category:Players of Canadian football from Texas]]
[[Category:Memphis Showboats (2022) players]]

Latest revision as of 01:33, 1 November 2024

For the drummer with Dying Fetus, see Trey Williams (musician).

Trey Williams
Personal information
Born: (1992-12-11) December 11, 1992 (age 32)
Houston, Texas, U.S.
Height:5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Weight:200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High school:Dekaney (Spring, Texas)
College:Texas A&M (2012–2014)
Position:Running back
Undrafted:2015
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards:12
Rushing average:6.0
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Trey Williams (born December 11, 1992) is an American professional football running back who is a free agent. He signed with the Washington Redskins as an undrafted free agent in 2015. Williams has also been a member of the Dallas Cowboys, New England Patriots, Miami Dolphins, Indianapolis Colts, Pittsburgh Steelers, Toronto Argonauts, San Antonio Commanders, Seattle Dragons, Calgary Stampeders, New Jersey Generals and Pittsburgh Maulers. He played college football for the Texas A&M Aggies.

Early life

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Williams attended Dekaney High School in Spring, Texas, a suburb of north Houston, where he was a three-year letterer and starting tailback for the Dekaney football team. As a sophomore, he rushed for 1,930 yards, 18 touchdowns, and was named District 13-5A Newcomer of the Year. As a junior, he had 251 carries for 2,290 yards and 20 touchdowns, receiving District 13-5A MVP and Class 5A second-team All-State honors.

As a senior, he had 447 carries for 3,890 yards, 48 touchdowns, 10 kickoff returns for 346 yards and 2 touchdowns, to go along with 6 punt returns for 113 yards and one touchdown. He helped lead Dekaney High School to its first ever state championship game, where the Wildcats beat previously undefeated Cibolo Steele High School 34–14 to win the championship. Dekaney was ranked the 23rd best team in the nation by Maxpreps, and Williams himself was listed as a 5-star recruit by 247sports. He was ranked as the 2nd best running back in the nation, the 4th best player in Texas, and the 18th overall best athlete in the nation. ESPN also called Williams the "fastest player in high school football".

Trey Williams finished his high school career with 8,110 yards rushing yards (8.7-yard avg.) and 86 touchdowns. He accepted an offer from Texas A&M over offers from Alabama, Arkansas, Auburn, Baylor, Florida, Louisville, LSU, Notre Dame, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Oregon, Texas, and several other colleges.

Trey Williams additionally played baseball and had a .383 batting average.

College career

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As a true freshman, he was the team's fourth leading rusher with 376 yards on 65 carries and 5 rushing touchdowns.

As a sophomore, he was used as an all-purpose running back, tallying 407 rushing yards (7-yard avg.), 6 rushing touchdowns, 10 receptions for 54 receiving yards and 706 kickoff return yards for 1,167 all-purpose yards. He averaged 25.2 yards per return, including a career-long return of 97 yards against Mississippi State University. He had 83 rushing yards against the University of Arkansas. He scored two touchdowns against the University of Mississippi

As a junior, he led the team with 474 rushing yards and 6 touchdowns on 70 carries (6.8-yard avg.). He also made 14 receptions for 59 yards, 13 returns for 318 yards, including a 75-yard return against the University of Alabama. He was second on the team with 851 all-purpose yards. He rushed for 1,343 yards on 204 carries with 18 touchdowns during his college career.

He ultimately decided to forego his senior season and instead declared for the 2015 NFL draft.[1][2]

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
5 ft 7+1⁄2 in
(1.71 m) 		195 lb
(88 kg) 		29+7⁄8 in
(0.76 m) 		8+1⁄4 in
(0.21 m)		 4.47 s 1.55 s 2.58 s 4.12 s 6.84 s 33.5 in
(0.85 m)		 9 ft 11 in
(3.02 m)		 18 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[3][4]

Washington Redskins

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Williams was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Washington Redskins after the 2015 NFL Draft on May 7.[5][6] On his first-ever professional football carry, Williams rushed for a 38-yard gain against the Dallas Cowboys in the preseason.

Dallas Cowboys (first stint)

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On November 4, 2015, he was signed by the Cowboys from the practice squad of the Washington Redskins to replace the recently waived Joseph Randle.[7][8] He was declared inactive due to injury for four games, before being released on November 30 to make room for quarterback Kellen Moore.

New England Patriots

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Williams was claimed off waivers by the New England Patriots on December 1, 2015. On December 10, 2015, Williams was waived. Williams was re-signed to New England's practice squad on December 12, 2015. On December 16, 2015, he was released by the Patriots.[9]

Miami Dolphins

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On December 17, 2015, Williams was signed to the Miami Dolphins practice squad.

Indianapolis Colts

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On December 21, 2015, Williams was signed off of the Dolphins practice squad by the Indianapolis Colts.[10] He appeared in two games, where he rushed for 12 yards on two carries. Williams was released by the Colts on August 29, 2016.[11]

Pittsburgh Steelers

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On February 14, 2017, Williams was signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers.[12] He appeared in one game in the preseason and returned a punt for a 64-yard touchdown. He was waived on September 2, 2017.[13]

Toronto Argonauts (first stint)

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On October 9, 2017, Williams signed a practice roster agreement with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL) and was released a week later.

Dallas Cowboys (second stint)

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On November 2, 2017, Williams was signed to the Cowboys' practice squad for running back depth after the reinstatement of Ezekiel Elliott's 6-game suspension.[14] He was promoted to the active roster on November 26, 2017, where he appeared on special teams.[15] On December 18, 2017, he was waived by the Cowboys and re-signed to the practice squad.[16]

He signed a reserve/future contract with the Cowboys on January 1, 2018.[17] He was waived on September 1.[18]

San Antonio Commanders

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On January 2, 2019, Williams signed with the San Antonio Commanders of the Alliance of American Football.[19] He was a backup behind Kenneth Farrow until the league folded in April 2019.[20] Although he missed several games due to an undisclosed shoulder injury, he posted 40 carries for 205 yards (5.12-yard avg.) and one touchdown.

Seattle Dragons

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In October 2019, Williams was a number one pick by the Seattle Dragons via the 2020 XFL Draft.[21] In March, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the league announced that it would be cancelling the rest of the season.[22] He had 34 carries for 127 yards (third on the team) and a touchdown, additionally catching 8 passes for 44 yards and another touchdown.[23] He had his contract terminated when the league suspended operations on April 10, 2020.[24]

Calgary Stampeders

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Williams signed with the Calgary Stampeders of the CFL on March 19, 2021.[25] He was released at the end of training camp on July 29, 2021.

Toronto Argonauts (second stint)

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On August 10, 2021, Williams signed with the Argonauts.[26] He was released in October 2021.

New Jersey Generals

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On February 22, 2022, Trey Williams was drafted in the United States Football League's inaugural draft to the New Jersey Generals. Williams would have several starts throughout the season and would go onto rush for 579 yards and 2 touchdowns on 118 carries, with 126 receiving yards and one more touchdown.[27] He ran for a 62-yard touchdown against the Philadelphia Stars, in a play that was named the USFL's Play of the Week.

Pittsburgh Maulers

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On October 4, 2023, Williams signed with the Pittsburgh Maulers of the USFL.[28] The Maulers folded when the XFL and USFL merged to create the United Football League (UFL).[29]

Memphis Showboats

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On February 19, 2024, Williams signed with the Memphis Showboats of the United Football League (UFL).[30] He was released on April 15, 2024.[31]

References

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  1. ^ "Aggies' Trey Williams announces he intends to enter NFL draft". Archived from the original on July 5, 2020. Retrieved July 5, 2020.
  2. ^ Texas A&M RB Trey Williams to enter NFL draft
  3. ^ "Trey Williams Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
  4. ^ "2015 NFL Draft Scout Trey Williams College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
  5. ^ Former Texas A&M RB Trey Williams announces via Instagram he’s joining Washington Redskins
  6. ^ Walker, Andrew (May 7, 2015). "Redskins Sign 11 College Free Agents". Redskins.com. Archived from the original on December 29, 2017. Retrieved May 7, 2015.
  7. ^ Orr, Conor (November 4, 2015). "Cowboys sign Trey Williams to replace Randle". NFL.com.
  8. ^ Cowboys sign former Texas A&M RB Trey Williams to take Joseph Randle's spot
  9. ^ "Patriots Release RB Trey Williams from their Practice Squad". Pats Pulpit. December 16, 2015. Retrieved December 17, 2015.
  10. ^ "Indianapolis Colts make roster moves". blogs.colts.com. December 21, 2015. Archived from the original on December 22, 2015. Retrieved December 21, 2015.
  11. ^ "Indianapolis Colts make roster moves". blogs.colts.com. August 29, 2016.
  12. ^ Varley, Teresa (February 14, 2017). "Sons of 2 HOFers among 6 players signed". Steelers.com. Archived from the original on September 11, 2017.
  13. ^ "Steelers trim roster to 53". Steelers.com. September 2, 2017. Archived from the original on January 17, 2018.
  14. ^ "Report: Cowboys sign RB Trey Williams to practice squad". 247sports.com. November 2, 2017.
  15. ^ Phillips, Rob (November 26, 2017). "Cowboys Release McFadden, Nugent; Sign Pass Rusher, Promote RB To Roster". DallasCowboys.com. Archived from the original on January 10, 2018.
  16. ^ Williams, Charean (December 18, 2017). "Cowboys waive Trey Williams as Ezekiel Elliott returns". ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com.
  17. ^ "Cowboys Sign 7 Players To Futures Deals". January 1, 2018.
  18. ^ Helman, David (September 1, 2018). "Bailey Not Only Surprise Cut As Cowboys Trim To 53". DallasCowboys.com.
  19. ^ "Commanders add players to training camp roster, make cuts". 210 Football. January 4, 2019. Retrieved February 4, 2019.[permanent dead link‍]
  20. ^ Rothstein, Michael; Wickersham, Seth (June 13, 2019). "Inside the short, unhappy life of the Alliance of American Football". ESPN.com. Retrieved January 9, 2024.
  21. ^ Bender, Bill (October 21, 2019). "XFL Draft picks 2019: Complete results, rosters, players for new football league". Sporting News. Retrieved October 23, 2019.
  22. ^ "XFL Injured Reserve". XFL.com. Retrieved February 25, 2020.
  23. ^ "XFL Trey Williams stats". XFL.com. Retrieved February 6, 2020.
  24. ^ Condotta, Bob (April 10, 2020). "XFL suspends operations, terminates all employees, but Jim Zorn says he has hopes league will continue". SeattleTimes.com. Retrieved July 17, 2020.
  25. ^ "Stamps add running back Trey Williams". Stampeders.com. March 19, 2021. Retrieved March 21, 2021.
  26. ^ "Argos add American RB Trey Williams and Canadian LB". Toronto Argonauts. August 10, 2021. Retrieved August 10, 2021.
  27. ^ "Trey Williams; New Jersey Generals".
  28. ^ @JamesLarsenPFN (October 4, 2023). "BREAKING: The Pittsburgh Maulers have signed RB Trey Williams, per source" (Tweet). Retrieved October 5, 2023 – via Twitter.
  29. ^ Seifert, Kevin (January 1, 2024). "Newly formed United Football League sets 8 markets, tabs coaches". ESPN.com. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
  30. ^ "UFL Player Transactions, Monday February 19, 2024". UFLBoard.com. February 19, 2024. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
  31. ^ @UFL_PR (April 15, 2024). "The United Football League has announced the following transactions:" (Tweet). Retrieved April 15, 2024 – via Twitter.
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