History of Mike Williams (wide receiver, born 1994) in Timeline
Mike Williams, born in 1994, is a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). He plays for the Los Angeles Chargers. Williams played college football at Clemson University. The Chargers selected him as the seventh overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, marking his entry into professional football.
October 4, 1994: Michael K. Williams Born
On October 4, 1994, Michael K. Williams was born. He is an American professional football wide receiver.
2013: Played as a True Freshman
In 2013, as a true freshman, Williams played in all 13 games, making three starts, finishing with 20 receptions for 316 yards and three touchdowns.
2014: Returned as a Starter
In 2014, Williams returned as a starter for his sophomore year, finishing the year with 57 receptions for 1,030 yards and six touchdowns.
2015: Fractured Bone in Neck
In 2015, during the first game against Wofford, Williams fractured a bone in his neck and sat out the rest of the season, receiving redshirt status.
December 2016: Completed Bachelor's Degree
In December 2016, Williams completed his bachelor's degree in sociology.
January 10, 2017: Declared for the NFL Draft
On January 10, 2017, hours after Clemson's national championship victory, Williams announced he would forgo his senior year and enter the 2017 NFL draft.
May 11, 2017: Signed with the Los Angeles Chargers
On May 11, 2017, the Chargers signed Williams to a four-year, $19.74 million contract with a $12.50 million signing bonus.
July 30, 2017: Expected to Miss Training Camp
On July 30, 2017, head coach Anthony Lynn announced that Williams was expected to miss the entire training camp due to a back injury.
November 19, 2017: Season-High Performance
On November 19, 2017, Williams caught a season-high five passes for 38 yards during a 54–24 victory against the Buffalo Bills in Week 11.
2017: Drafted by the Los Angeles Chargers
In 2017, Michael K. Williams was drafted by the Los Angeles Chargers seventh overall in the NFL draft.
2018: Finished the 2018 Season
In 2018, Williams finished the season with 43 receptions for 664 receiving yards and ten receiving touchdowns.
2019: Finished the 2019 Season
In 2019, Williams recorded 49 receptions for 1,001 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns. He led the NFL in yards per reception with 20.4.
April 30, 2020: Chargers Exercised Fifth-Year Option
On April 30, 2020, the Chargers exercised the fifth-year option on Williams' contract.
2021: Breakout Season
In 2021, Williams had a breakout season, setting career highs in receptions (76), targets (129), and yards (1,146) while scoring nine touchdowns.
March 8, 2022: Signed Contract Extension
On March 8, 2022, Williams signed a three-year, $60 million contract extension with the Chargers.
2022: Finished 2022 Season
In 2022, Williams recorded 63 receptions for 895 receiving yards and four receiving touchdowns in 13 games.
2023: Suffered Season-Ending Injury
In 2023, Williams suffered an ACL tear in Week 3 and was ruled out for the season. He ended his 2023 campaign with 19 receptions for 249 yards and one touchdown.
March 13, 2024: Released by the Chargers
On March 13, 2024, Williams was released by the Los Angeles Chargers.
March 19, 2024: Signed with the New York Jets
On March 19, 2024, Williams signed a one-year contract with the New York Jets.
November 5, 2024: Traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers
On November 5, 2024, the Jets traded Williams to the Pittsburgh Steelers in exchange for a fifth-round pick in the 2025 NFL draft.
march 12, 2025: Signed with the Los Angeles Chargers
On march 12, 2025, the Los Angeles Chargers signed Williams for a 1 year deal with a max value of $6 million.
2025: Steelers acquired draft pick
In 2025, the Pittsburgh Steelers acquired a fifth-round draft pick as part of the trade of Mike Williams.
