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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