Gemara Williams

American gridiron football player (born 1983)

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Date of birth|  (1983-04-30) April 30, 1983 (age 41)
Place of birth| Oak Park, Michigan, U.S.
Career information
CFL status| International
Position(s)| DB
Height| 5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Weight| 195 lb (88 kg)
US college| Buffalo
High school| Brother Rice
Career history
As player
2006–2008| New England Patriots
2008–2009| Montreal Alouettes
2009–2010| Edmonton Eskimos
Career stats

* Playing stats at CFL.ca
* Playing stats at NFL.com

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

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### New England Patriots

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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

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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.

## External links

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* Montreal Alouettes bio
* New England Patriots bio