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Tyreek Maddox-Williams

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Tyreek Maddox-Williams
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Maddox-Williams in 2021
Personal information
Born: (1997-10-28) October 28, 1997 (age 26)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:228 lb (103 kg)
Career information
High school:Timber Creek (NJ)
College:Rutgers (2016–2021)
Position:Linebacker
Undrafted:2022
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Games played:3
Player stats at PFR

Tyreek Maddox-Williams (born October 28, 1997) is an American professional football linebacker who is a free agent. He played college football for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights and has also been a member of the Los Angeles Chargers and Philadelphia Eagles.

Early years

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Maddox-Williams was born on October 28, 1997, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[1] He grew up in Philadelphia and attended Timber Creek Regional High School in New Jersey.[2] At Timber Creek, he played football and was named a first-team all-division selection as a senior while totaling 74 tackles, two interceptions and a sack.[3] Ranked a three-star recruit and the 29th-best player in the state by Rivals.com, Maddox-Williams committed to play college football for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights after having flipped from the Buffalo Bulls.[3][4]

College career

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As a true freshman at Rutgers in 2016, Maddox-Williams appeared in 11 games, six as a starter, and was named to ESPN's Freshman All-Big Ten Conference team after recording 47 tackles.[4] He suffered a torn ACL prior to the 2017 season and thus missed it in its entirety.[5] He returned in 2018 and started all 12 games while posting 48 tackles.[3]

In 2019, Maddox-Williams served as team captain and played 12 games, eight as a starter, while tallying 45 tackles, 5.5 tackles-for-loss and 1.5 sacks.[2][3] He played in nine games, one as a starter, in the 2020 season, having 39 tackles along with three pass breakups.[2] In his final year, the 2021 season, he posted 27 tackles, two pass breakups and a fumble recovery while appearing in eight games.[6] Off the field, Maddox-Williams was a five-time Academic All-Big Ten selection.[2] He was invited to the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl at the conclusion of his Rutgers career.[2]

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 0+12 in
(1.84 m)
228 lb
(103 kg)
30+58 in
(0.78 m)
9+34 in
(0.25 m)
4.72 s 1.62 s 2.71 s 4.42 s 38.0 in
(0.97 m)
10 ft 0 in
(3.05 m)
22 reps
All values from Pro Day[7]

Los Angeles Chargers

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After going unselected in the 2022 NFL draft, Maddox-Williams was signed by the Los Angeles Chargers as an undrafted free agent.[8] He was released at the final roster cuts and then was re-signed to the practice squad.[9][10] On January 17, 2023, he was signed to a reserve/future contract.[11] He was waived on July 28, 2023.[12]

Philadelphia Eagles

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Maddox-Williams was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles on August 19, 2023.[13] In his only preseason appearance, he recorded seven tackles, two pass breakups, a tackle for loss, and had an interception, which he returned 42 yards against the Indianapolis Colts.[14][15] He was released by the team at the final roster cuts.[16]

Arizona Cardinals

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On September 13, 2023, Maddox-Williams was signed by the Arizona Cardinals to their practice squad.[17] He was promoted to the active roster on December 20.[18] He finished the season having appeared in three games.[1]

On August 27, 2024, Maddox-Williams was waived by the Cardinals.[19]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Tyreek Maddox-Williams Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved June 1, 2024.
  2. ^ a b c d e "NFL Draft Profile: Tyreek Maddox-Williams, Linebacker, Rutgers Scarlet Knights". Sports Illustrated. April 12, 2022.
  3. ^ a b c d "Tyreek Maddox-Williams". Rutgers Scarlet Knights.
  4. ^ a b Sargeant, Keith (August 2, 2018). "Rutgers LB Tyreek Maddox-Williams suffers ACL injury, out for season". NJ.com.
  5. ^ Kratch, James (August 20, 2018). "Breakthrough that allows Rutgers' LB Tyreek Maddox-Williams to 'just go play fast'". NJ.com.
  6. ^ Fisher, Kyle (May 6, 2022). "Post NFL Draft Recap: Where did former Rutgers football stars end up?". USA Today.
  7. ^ "2022 NFL Draft Scout Tyreek Maddox-Williams College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
  8. ^ Iseman, Chris (April 28, 2022). "Rutgers NFL Draft tracker: Bo Melton, Isiah Pacheco selected in 7th round and more". Asbury Park Press.
  9. ^ "Los Angeles Chargers Reduce Roster to 53 Players". Los Angeles Chargers. August 30, 2022.
  10. ^ Cothrel, Nicholas (August 31, 2022). "Chargers Sign 14 Players to Practice Squad". Sports Illustrated.
  11. ^ Cothrel, Nicholas (January 17, 2023). "Chargers Sign 12 Players to Reserve/Future Contracts". Sports Illustrated.
  12. ^ Williams, Charean (July 29, 2023). "Chargers sign LB Blake Lynch, waive LB Tyreek Maddox-Williams". ProFootballTalk. NBC Sports.
  13. ^ Elvin, Gustav (August 19, 2023). "Eagles release cornerback Greedy Williams and punter Ty Zentner". The Philadelphia Inquirer.
  14. ^ Zangaro, Dave (August 25, 2023). "Eagles' Maddox-Williams lives out dream in front of family, friends". NBC Sports Philadelphia.
  15. ^ Reiner, Olivia (August 25, 2023). "'Not set in stone:' Tyreek Maddox-Williams is striving for an Eagles roster spot and homecoming". The Philadelphia Inquirer.
  16. ^ Dimmit, Zach (August 29, 2023). "Eagles Announce 53-Man Roster, Final Cuts; Punter Problems?". Sports Illustrated.
  17. ^ Druin, Donnie (September 13, 2023). "Cardinals Release First Injury Report vs Giants". Sports Illustrated.
  18. ^ Williams, Charean (December 20, 2023). "Cardinals place TE Geoff Swaim, ILB Josh Woods on injured reserve". ProFootballTalk. NBC Sports.
  19. ^ Urban, Darren (August 27, 2024). "Cardinals Trim Roster To Get To 53 For Regular Season". AZCardinals.com.
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