History of Jameson Williams in Timeline

Jameson Demetri Williams, known as "Jamo", is a professional American football wide receiver for the Detroit Lions. He played college football at Ohio State before transferring to Alabama in 2021, earning All-American honors. The Lions drafted Williams in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft.

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March 26, 2001: Jameson Williams Born

On March 26, 2001, Jameson Demetri Williams, nicknamed "Jamo", was born. He would later become a professional football wide receiver.

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2021: Impactful Season at Alabama

In 2021, Jameson Williams had a significant impact at Alabama, starting with a strong performance against Miami in the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game. He earned SEC Special Teams Player of the Week and achieved several milestones, including leading the SEC in receiving yards, yards per reception, and receiving touchdowns. He also won a 2021 Sec Championship, and a 2021 Cotton Bowl win.

2021: Sugar Bowl Touchdown and Transfer Announcement

In 2021, Jameson Williams scored a touchdown in the Sugar Bowl against Clemson and announced his transfer to Alabama after the season.

2021: Transfer to Alabama

In 2021, Jameson Williams transferred to Alabama after playing college football at Ohio State.

August 23, 2022: Placed on Reserve/Non-Football Injury List

On August 23, 2022, Jameson Williams was placed on the reserve/non-football injury list due to a torn ACL.

November 21, 2022: Returns to Practice

On November 21, 2022, Jameson Williams returned to practice after recovering from a torn ACL.

2022: Torn ACL in National Championship

In 2022, Jameson Williams suffered a torn ACL during the College Football Playoff National Championship rematch with Georgia. He subsequently declared for the 2022 NFL draft.

2022: Drafted by the Detroit Lions

In 2022, Jameson Williams was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the first round (12th overall) of the NFL draft after a trade with the Minnesota Vikings.

April 21, 2023: Suspension for Gambling Policy Violation

On April 21, 2023, Jameson Williams was among four Lions players suspended for violating the NFL's gambling policy; he received a six-game suspension for mobile betting on a college football game.

2023: 2023 Season Performance

During the 2023 season, Jameson Williams appeared in 12 games, starting in 10. He recorded 24 receptions for 354 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns, along with one rushing touchdown.