Brandon Williams (wide receiver)

Brandon Michael Williams (born February 24, 1984 in St. Louis, Missouri) is an American football wide receiver who last played for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the third round of the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college football at Wisconsin.

Williams has also played for the St. Louis Rams.

Early years

Attended Normandy High School played with Laurence Maroney, (RB- New England Patroits) then transferred to Hazelwood East High School, the same high school as fellow and former NFL players Jamar Fletcher (CB - Detroit Lions), Scott Starks, (CB - Jacksonville Jaguars), Terrell Fletcher (former RB - San Diego Chargers), Bryan Fletcher (TE - Indianapolis Colts) and American sports agent Jason Fletcher of Blueprint Sports.He was named to All-Midlands team by Super Prep and Prep Football Report. He was a two-time, second-team all-state and three-time, first-team all-conference selection. He caught 97 passes for 2,157 yards and returned 58 punts for 1,210 yards and 23 total touchdowns during career.

College career

As a freshman in 2002, Williams played in all 14 games, including six starts. He was second-team freshman All-American by The Sporting News. He was a first-team freshman All-Big Ten selection by The Sporting News. He had a team-high 52 receptions were school freshman record. He broke the school-record with 32 kickoff returns for school-record 670 yards.

Williams he started 12 games as sophomore in...
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