Gemara Williams
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| Born: | April 30, 1983 Oak Park, Michigan |
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| Career information | |
| CFL status | American |
| Position(s) | DB |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) |
| Weight | 195 lb (88 kg) |
| College | Buffalo |
| High school | Brother Rice |
| Career history | |
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| 2006–2008 | New England Patriots |
| 2008–2009 | Montreal Alouettes |
| 2009–2010 | Edmonton Eskimos |
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Gemara La'Juan Williams (born April 30, 1983) is a former professional football player who saw action in the NFL and CFL. He was signed by the New England Patriots in 2006 and was later placed on season-ending injury reserve. He saw minimal action in 2007 and 2008 on special teams and defense. Williams known as a speedster for his 4.2 speed, played college football at Buffalo.
Williams also played for the Montreal Alouettes and Edmonton Eskimos.
Professional career[]
New England Patriots[]
Williams was signed as an undrafted free agent out of the University at Buffalo after the 2006 NFL Draft by the Patriots but was released before training camp. Williams re-signed on August 12, 2006, only to be placed on season-ending injured reserve at the start of the 2006 season. In 2007 Williams was part of the Patriots 18-1 season contributing as a kick returner and nickel back.
Edmonton Eskimos[]
After suffering an ACL injury with the Montreal Alouettes, Williams was signed to the Edmonton Eskimos on September 1, 2009 to finish his remaining years with the Eskimos.
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- 1983 births
- Living people
- American football cornerbacks
- American football return specialists
- American players of Canadian football
- Buffalo Bulls football players
- Canadian football defensive backs
- Edmonton Elks players
- Montreal Alouettes players
- New England Patriots players
- People from Oak Park, Michigan