Tyrell Williams
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Williams in the 2015 NFL season. | |||||||
| No. 16 San Diego Chargers | |||||||
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| Position: | Wide Receiver | ||||||
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| Date of birth: | February 12, 1992 | ||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 204 lb (93 kg) | ||||||
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| College: | Western Oregon | ||||||
| Undrafted: | 2015 | ||||||
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Western Oregon University
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||||
| Roster status: | Active | ||||||
| Career NFL statistics as of 2015 | |||||||
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Tyrell Williams (born February 12, 1992) is an American football wide receiver for the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). He was signed in 2015 as an undrafted free agent.
Before being signed, Williams attracted national attention for saving a puppy from a burning building in Eugene, Oregon one day while visiting family. Williams relieved the key to the city the following week for his heroism. The San Diego Union Tribune wrote that, "the riddle is what to do with impressive rookie Tyrell Williams. If the Chargers target him for the practice squad, they would risk losing him to a waiver claim. I wouldn't take the risk. Williams looks like a potential NFL starter."[1]
Professional career
San Diego Chargers
On May 2, 2015, Williams was signed as an undrafted free agent. On September 19, 2015, he was waived. On September 22, 2015, he was signed to the Chargers' practice squad. On November 21, 2015, he was promoted to the active roster.