Chris Williamson (American football)

Chris Williamson (born May 19, 1997) is an American football cornerback who plays for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL).[1] He played college football at Minnesota.

Chris Williamson
No. 31 – New York Giants
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1997-05-19) May 19, 1997
Atlanta, Georgia
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school:Gainesville
(Gainesville, Georgia)
College:Minnesota
NFL Draft:2020 / Round: 7 / Pick: 247
Career history
Roster status:Unsigned draft pick

College career

Williamson was rated as a 4-star recruit by Rivals, and a 3-star recruit by ESPN and 247 coming out of high school in the class 2015. He played wide receiver and defensive back in high school, but played defense at Florida. After playing in 14 games with 1 start, and making 5 tackles over his first two seasons with the Gators, Williamson transferred to the University of Minnesota. He sat out a year in 2017, in compliance with NCAA transfer rules. In his junior year, 2018, he settled into the nickelback role, where he played 11 games as a reserve, recording 34 tackles, four pass breakups, and one interception.[2] During his senior season of 2019, he became a starter and recorded 57 tackles including four for a loss, 2.5 sacks, one interception and three pass breakups.[3] In his career, he posted 96 total tackles, 7.5 tackles for a loss, 3.5 sacks, nine passes defensed, and two interceptions. Williamson was invited to the East-West Shrine Game.[4]

Professional career

Williamson was selected in the seventh round of the 2020 NFL draft with the 247th pick by the New York Giants.[3]

References
  1. https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3915122/chris-williamson
  2. https://gophersports.com/sports/football/roster/chris-williamson/16426
  3. Braziller, Zach (April 25, 2020). "Giants select Chris Williamson with No. 247 pick in NFL Draft 2020". New York Post. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
  4. Falato, Nick (April 25, 2020). "At a Glance: CB Chris Williamson, Minnesota". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
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