Isaiah Williams
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| 7/11/25 | Which Detroit Lions UDFA has the best chance of making the 53-man roster?. With Lions training camp coming up quickly, it's time to tackle one of the more popular questions fans have at this time of year: Which undrafted rookie has the best chance of making Detroit's 53-man roster? Detroit has a long history of at least one undrafted rookie free agent, or UDFA, making the 53-man roster to start the season. Wide receiver Isaiah Williams and long snapper Hogan Hatten were on Detroit's initial 53-man roster. Source: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/li... |
| 11/15/24 | BIG Praise for Rookie: Ja'Marr Chase Impressed With Newest Member of Bengals' Receiver Room. The Bengals acquired rookie wide receiver Isaiah Williams last week after he was waived by the Lions. The undrafted rookie has two receptions for six yards and one kickoff return for 36 yards. Bengals star receiver Ja'Marr Chase says Williams is off to an impressive start. Chase added that Williams is "moving all around" on offense. Source: https://www.si.com/nfl/bengals/allbengals-insiders... |
| 11/08/24 | Bengals claim Isaiah Williams off waivers from the Lions. Isaiah Williams is a Lion no more. The rookie wideout was claimed off waivers by the Cincinnati Bengals on Friday, a day after Detroit waived him in a bit of a surprising move. All players who are waived or released after the NFL trade deadline, which was Tuesday, are… Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/bengals-claim-isaiah-will... |
| 11/07/24 | Lions waive returner/receiver Isaiah Williams. Rookie wide receiver and return man Isaiah Williams is heading to waivers. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/lions-waive-returner-rece... |
| 9/24/24 | 5 questions with Lions WR Isaiah Williams: Benefits of playing QB, waiting for a cut-day call. The free agent wide receiver became the latest member of the franchise to go from undrafted to the initial 53-player roster at the conclusion of this year's training camp. Q: You were a quarterback until a year into your college career at Illinois. For example, it's good because I know exactly what (the quarterback) is looking for. Playing quarterback, knowing stuff like that, it can make my job way easier. Source: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2024/09/5-questions-wi... |
| 9/04/24 | Rookie Lions WR doesn't take chances to learn from Amon-Ra St. Brown lightly. Isaiah Williams landed with one of this year's NFL favorites to compete for a Super Bowl title as an undrafted free agent, then worked his way onto the 53-man roster. Like anyone, the Detroit Lions rookie wide receiver wants to play and contribute as much as possible out of the gates. Williams was one of four wideouts to make the initial roster, while the Lions stashed veterans Donovan Peoples-Jones, Tim Patrick and Allen Robinson on the practice squad. Now, with Week 1 and the Los Angeles Rams on the horizon, he's focused on staying ready for whenever his number is called. Source: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2024/09/rookie-lions-w... |
| 8/24/24 | Lions WR embraces challenge to be more versatile in battle for roster spot. Isaiah Williams has put himself in position to make the initial 53-man roster with the Detroit Lions. There are moving parts, and an undrafted slot wide receiver is the furthest from a sure thing, but Williams has continued to produce and take advantage of his chances. Dan Campbell, the seemingly always honest Lions head coach, didn't shy away from the tough discussion the team has to make in the next 48-plus hours. Amon-Ra St. Brown is the NFL's best slot wideout. Source: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2024/08/lions-wr-embra... |
| 8/21/24 | Kalif Raymond earns respect as Lions third wide receiver. After practice Tuesday, two wideouts remained on the field long after players departed, working to keep their skills sharp. Along with rookie Isaiah Williams, Kalif Raymond smiled and laughed, as the balls from the JUGS machine appeared to be launching higher and higher, making each reception from his knees that much more difficult. Detroit Lions | Dan Campbell on Jake Bates: 'He's got something' Raymond is a player that understands each day presents an opportunity to get better, as he feels he is in a “race” to improve before the season officially kicks off. Dan Campbell was asked prior to practice why more isn't being said about the veteran wideout being concretely named the third wideout on the depth chart. Source: https://www.theoaklandpress.com/2024/08/21/kalif-r... |
| 8/20/24 | Kalif Raymond Earns Respect as Lions Third Wide Receiver. After practice Tuesday, two wideouts remained on the field long after players departed, working to keep their skills sharp. Along with rookie Isaiah Williams, Kalif Raymond smiled and laughed, as the balls from the JUGS machine appeared to be launching higher and higher, making each reception from his knees that much more difficult. Raymond is a player that understands each day presents an opportunity to get better, as he feels he is in a "race" to improve before the season officially kicks off. Dan Campbell was asked prior to practice why more isn't being said about the veteran wideout being concretely named the third wideout on the depth chart. Source: https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/kalif-raymond-ea... |
| 8/17/24 | NOTEBOOK: Vaki impresses in Lions' preseason win over Chiefs. Rookie wide receiver Isaiah Williams continues to make plays, leading the Lions in receiving for a second preseason game in a row. A lot of those plays Saturday came in the slot, and that's where Amon-Ra St. Brown and Kalif Raymond are going to work come the regular season. What does that mean for Williams after catching six passes for 71 yards in the win over the Chiefs? "We always put stock in the guys that are making plays," Campbell said of the 5-foot-10, 186-pound Williams. Source: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/notebook-vaki-im... |
| 7/17/24 | Two Lions rookie UDFAs were selected in the UFL draft. The UFL held its draft on Wednesday and two Lions rookie UDFAs, Isaiah Williams and Isaac Ukwu, were selected by teams in the spring league Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/two-lions-rookie-udfas-we... |
| 6/04/24 | 2 Detroit Lions rookie WRs catch eye with similar post-practice habits to Amon-Ra St. Brown. Isaiah Williams and Jalon Calhoun, UDFA WRs from Illinois and Duke, respectively, have similar post-practice habits to Lions star Amon-Ra St. Brown. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/2-detroit-lions-rookie-wr... |
| 5/08/24 | Where Lions' UDFA Signings Rank in NFL. Where Lions' UDFA Signings Rank in NFL Exploring how Lions UDFAs rank among other NFL teams. John Maakaron | 4 Hours Ago Nov 11, 2023; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver Isaiah Williams (1). / Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports In this story: Detroit Lions The Detroit Lions supplemented their six-player Draft class with a slew of undrafted free agents in the days following the 2024 NFL Draft. General manager Brad Holmes went to work quickly to find players worthy of competing for a roster spot on this year's team, landing on double-digit additions ahead of the start of rookie minicamp this week. Among them are Illinois wide receiver Isaiah Williams , Ohio State linebacker Source: https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/udfa-lions-2024-... |
| 4/28/24 | Details Of Former Illinois Receiver Isaiah Williams' Free Agent Contract With Detroit Lions Revealed. Details Of Former Illinois Receiver Isaiah Williams' Free Agent Contract With Detroit Lions Revealed Author: Shandel Richardson Apr 28, 2024 Former Illinois receiver Isaiah Williams was obviously disappointed about not hearing his name called this weekend during the NFL Draft. Despite being the Big Ten's second-most productive receiver behind Marvin Harrison Jr., Williams was left chasing the undrafted free agent route. He eventually landed with the Detroit Lions in what appears a good situation. According to Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network, Williams' contract has a $225,000 base salary that includes a $15,000 signing bonus. The base salary is among the highest for undrafted free agents, meaning Source: https://www.si.com/college/illinois/isaiah-william... |
| 2/10/24 | Shrine Bowl Interview: Michigan WR Cornelius Johnson Could Bring Size And Winning Pedigree To Pittsburgh WR Room. While wide receiver was a strong position group at the 2024 East-West Shrine Bowl with names like Malik Washington, Isaiah Williams and Tahj Washington, Michigan WR Cornelius Johnson (6022, 213) was one of the best. Johnson has a combination of size and route running that I thought was unmatched by anyone else throughout the week […] Source: https://steelersdepot.com/2024/02/shrine-bowl-inte... |
| 10/05/21 | Jets Place LB Hamsah Nasirildeen on IR, Sign OL Isaiah Williams. The Jets have placed rookie LB Hamsah Nasirildeen on injured reserve and signed OL Isaiah Williams to the active roster. The Green & White also made a pair of practice squad moves, signing RB Austin Walter and releasing OL Elijah Nkansah. Nasirildeen (6-3, 215), a sixth-round pick in 2021 out of Florida State, has taken 49 snaps on defense and 71 on special teams through the first four games. Source: https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jets-place-lb-ham... |
| 9/20/21 | Jets Sign S Adrian Colbert to Active Roster; Release OL Isaiah Williams. The Jets have signed S Adrian Colbert to the active roster and released OL Isaiah Williams. Colbert (6-2, 205) was elevated from the practice squad to the active roster for each of the Jets' first two games. He started against the Patriots and had 5 tackles on 56 snaps (97%). Source: https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jets-sign-s-adria... |
| 8/23/21 | Jets sign reinforcements, place Carl Lawson on injured reserve. The Jets signed DE Aaron Adeoye and OT Isaiah Williams after putting Carl Lawson on IR and waiving Corey Ballentine. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/jets-sign-reinforcements-... |
| 4/30/21 | 49ers' second-round pick: Notre Dame guard Aaron Banks. Was on the watch list for the Outland Trophy, given to nation’s best interior lineman … He skipped final season to enter NFL draft. He was a teammate of McGlinchey’s during his redshirt season. Offensive linemen on 49ers’ roster: Trent Williams, Laken Tomlinson, Alex Mack, Daniel Brunskill, Mike McGlinchey, Colton McKivitz, Tom Compton, Justin Skule, Weston Richburg, Jake Brendel, Dakoda Shepley, Corbin Kaufusi, Isaiah Williams. Source: https://www.sfchronicle.com/sports/49ers/article/4... |
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