Chandler Williams
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| Atlanta Falcons — No. 18 | |
| Wide receiver | |
| Date of birth: August 9, 1985 | |
| Place of birth: Bradenton, Florida | |
| Height: 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | Weight: 184 lb (83 kg) |
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| No regular season or postseason appearances | |
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| College: Florida International | |
| NFL Draft: 2007 / Round: 7 / Pick: 233 | |
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| Current status: Active | |
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| Selected NFL statistics (through Week 17 of the 2007 NFL season) |
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| Stats at NFL.com | |
Chandler Williams, III (born August 9, 1985 in Bradenton, Florida) is an American football wide receiver for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the seventh round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Florida International.
Williams has also played for the Miami Dolphins.
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[edit] Early years
Williams attended Miami Senior High School in Miami, Florida and was a student, a letterman in football, basketball, track, and badminton, and was a member of the Five Thousand Role Models of Excellence Program. In football, he was twice named the Team Offensive Player of the Year. Chandler Williams graduated from Miami Senior High School in 2003.
[edit] College career
Williams is Florida International's career receiving leader with 203 receptions and 2,519 yards.
[edit] Professional career
[edit] Minnesota Vikings
Williams was selected in the seventh round (233rd overall selection) of the 2007 NFL Draft by the Vikings. Williams was the second player in Florida International's history to be selected in the NFL Draft. (Antwan Barnes was picked in the fourth round by the Baltimore Ravens). Williams was the second of the Vikings' eight draft picks to sign a contract on May 30, 2007. He was cut by the Vikings after training camp in 2007.
[edit] Miami Dolphins
Williams was later signed to the practice squad of the Miami Dolphins, where he spent the entire season. He was re-signed in the 2008 offseason, but was waived on April 25.
[edit] Atlanta Falcons
Williams was signed by the Falcons on April 29, 2008.
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