Deontai Williams

Deontai Williams Sr. (born October 4, 1996) is an American professional football defensive back for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Jones County Junior College and Nebraska. He has also been a member of the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL) and the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the CFL.

Early life Williams Sr. played high school football at Trinity Christian Academy in Jacksonville, Florida.

College career Williams Sr. played college football at Jones County Junior College. He played one game in 2016, recording four tackles and one fumble recovery before suffering a season-ending injury and being redshirted. He appeared in 10 games in 2017, totaling 26 tackles, two interceptions and two forced fumbles.

Seattle Seahawks Williams Sr. signed with the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL) on May 6, 2022. He was released by the Seahawks on August 30.

Saskatchewan Roughriders Williams Sr. was signed by the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL) on January 9, 2023. He was moved to the practice roster on June 4, promoted to the active roster on June 15, placed on injured reserve on September 14, and activated from injured reserve on October 6. He became a free agent upon the expiry of his contract on February 11, 2025.

BC Lions On February 11, 2025, it was announced that Williams Sr. had signed with the BC Lions.