Christian Scotland-Williamson

Christian Scotland-Williamson (born 5 July 1993, in Waltham Forest, England) is an English professional American football tight end for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL), and a former rugby union player for the Worcester Warriors.[1]

Christian Scotland-Williamson
No. 49 – Pittsburgh Steelers
Position:Tight end
Personal information
Born: (1993-07-05) 5 July 1993
Waltham Forest, England
Height:6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Weight:274 lb (124 kg)
Career information
High school:Royal Grammar School
(High Wycombe, England)
College:Loughborough (UK)
Undrafted:2018
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com

Rugby career
Christian Scotland-Williamson
Date of birth (1993-07-05) 5 July 1993
Place of birthWaltham Forest, England
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2014−17 Worcester Warriors 23 (0)

He played for the Worcester Warriors from 2014-2017, where he made 23 overall appearances.[2] In 2017, he made a tackle and a video of this tackle went viral. The popularity of the video ultimately caused him to leave rugby to pursue a career in American football.[3][4]

American football career

Scotland-Williamson's move to American football was facilitated through the National Football League's International Player Pathway. He signed a practice squad contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers on 1 May 2018.[5][6][7][8] He was waived on 1 September 2018 and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[9][10] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Steelers on 1 January 2019.[11]

On 31 August 2019, Scotland-Williamson was waived by the Steelers and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[12][13]

On 30 December 2019, Scotland Williamson was signed by the Steelers to a reserve/future contract.[14]

Personal life

Scotland-Williamson was formerly a student at Loughborough University where he earned an Undergraduate Degree in Geography and Economics, and a master's degree in International Business.[15] Prior to Loughborough, Scotland-Williamson was a boarding house student at the Royal Grammar School in High Wycombe. His favorite subject was Latin.[16]

References
  1. "Worcester Warriors - Christian Scotland-Williamson". warriors.co.uk.
  2. "Scotland-Williamson to pursue NFL career".
  3. "Rugby player Christian Scotland-Williamson's viral tackle leads to NFL dreams".
  4. "British Invasion? Rugby player looks to stick with Steelers".
  5. "Christian Scotland-Williamson quits Worcester Warriors to launch NFL career".
  6. "Steelers sign former ruby star Christian Scotland-Williamson". 247sports.com. 1 May 2018.
  7. "Worcester Lock to Pursue NFL Career".
  8. Sport, Telegraph (1 May 2018). "Christian Scotland-Williamson wins place on NFL roster with Pittsburgh Steelers after switch from rugby" – via www.telegraph.co.uk.
  9. "Steelers reduce roster to 53". Steelers.com. 1 September 2018.
  10. "Steelers announce practice squad". Steelers.com. 2 September 2018.
  11. "Steelers sign nine players to reserve/futures contracts and re-sign OT Zach Banner". Behind the Steel Curtain. 1 January 2019.
  12. "Steelers make roster cuts". Steelers.com. 31 August 2019.
  13. "Steelers announce 2019 practice squad". Steelers.com. 1 September 2019.
  14. "Steelers sign 11 to reserve/future contracts". Steelers.com. 30 December 2019.
  15. "Former English rugby star Scotland-Williamson getting shot with Steelers". www.dkpittsburghsports.com.
  16. "Worcester lock leaves to pursue NFL dream - Planet Rugby". 28 December 2017.


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