| File:Chavis Williams 2011 stadium practice.jpg Chavis Williams at M&T Bank Stadium in August, 2011. | |
| No. -- Free Agent | |
| Linebacker | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Date of birth: July 10, 1989 | |
| Place of birth: Dora, Alabama | |
| Height: 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | Weight: 240 lb (109 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College: Alabama | |
| Undrafted in 2011 | |
| Debuted in 2011 for the Baltimore Ravens | |
| Career history | |
| Roster status: Active | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Career NFL statistics as of Week 17, 2011 | |
| Tackles | 2 |
| Sacks | 0 |
| Interceptions | 0 |
Chavis Williams (born July 10, 1989) is an American football linebacker who is a free agent of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Alabama.
High School[]
Attended Dora High School, where he was ranked nationally by Scout.com as the No. 39 DE and No. 22 in Alabama entering college. Rated as a top 50 defensive linemen by Rivals.com. Selected first team All-State Class 4A by the Alabama Sports Writers Association. Finished second on his team with 123 tackles and added 11 sacks as a senior. Also played TE, posting 393 receiving yards and 6 TDs. Accumulated 81 tackles (averaging 9 per game) and 8 sacks as a junior.
College[]
Appeared in 33 career games, producing 17 tackles in four years (2007–10) at Alabama. Earned a starting role in eight contests during his senior season, recording 12 tackles (5 solo) in 13 games. Also recorded Alabama's only blocked kick in 2010 and posted a career-high 3 stops against Penn State. Played in seven games with 2 tackles as a junior for the Crimson Tide in 2009, contributing mostly as a third-down pass rusher and on special teams. Served as a reserve LB as a sophomore in 2008, appearing in five contests mainly with special teams. Recorded 1 sack (-9 yards) against Clemson at the Georgia Dome. Appeared in eight games as a freshman in 2007 at both LB and on special teams, recording 2 tackles (1 solo)
Professional career[]
Baltimore Ravens[]
Williams was signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent. He was later promoted from the practice squad to the active roster.[1] On August 31, 2012 He was released. [2]