History of Trayveon Williams in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 14, 2025

Trayveon Williams is an American professional football running back and return specialist. During his junior season at Texas A&M, he earned first team all-SEC honors and second-team All-American recognition. He also broke school records for single-season all-purpose yards and rushing yards during that season.

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1966: Floyd Little's Record in 1966

In 1966, Floyd Little set the Gator Bowl record before Williams broke the record during the 2018 Gator Bowl.

1988: Darren Lewis's Record in 1988

In 1988, Darren Lewis set the school record for single-season rushing yards before Williams broke the record during the 2018 Gator Bowl.

October 18, 1997: Trayveon Williams' Birth

On October 18, 1997, Trayveon Thomas Williams, an American professional football running back and return specialist, was born.

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2010: Cyrus Gray's Record in 2010

In 2010, Cyrus Gray set the school record for single-season all-purpose yards before Williams broke the record during the 2018 Gator Bowl.

2018: Breaking Records in 2018 Gator Bowl

During the 2018 Gator Bowl, Trayveon Williams broke the school records for single-season all-purpose yards and single-season rushing yards, and the Gator Bowl record for single-game rushing yards.

January 3, 2019: Williams Declares for NFL Draft

On January 3, 2019, Trayveon Williams announced that he would forgo his final year of eligibility and declare for the 2019 NFL draft.

2019: Drafted by Cincinnati Bengals in 2019

In 2019, Trayveon Williams was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the sixth round, 182nd overall, of the 2019 NFL Draft and appeared in 11 games.

2020: Williams' 2020 Season

In the 2020 season, Trayveon Williams had 26 carries for 157 rushing yards in ten games.

August 31, 2021: Waived by Bengals in 2021

On August 31, 2021, Trayveon Williams was waived by the Bengals and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.

August 30, 2022: Cut by Bengals in 2022

On August 30, 2022, Trayveon Williams was cut by the Bengals.

2022: Williams' Role in 2022 Season

In the 2022 season, Trayveon Williams finished the year with 356 return yards, and 30 rushing yards on 6 attempts; replacing Evans as the team's kickoff returner starting Week 11 against the Pittsburgh Steelers and also returned kicks during their 2022 playoff games.

March 16, 2023: Re-signed with Bengals in 2023

On March 16, 2023, Trayveon Williams re-signed with the Bengals on a one-year contract.

August 1, 2023: Ankle Injury During Training Camp in 2023

During the first day of training camp in full pads on August 1, 2023, Trayveon Williams went down with an ankle injury and was carted off the practice field.