Greedy Williams

Andraez Montrell "Greedy" Williams (born December 3, 1997) is an American professional football cornerback. He played college football for the LSU Tigers and was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the second round of the 2019 NFL draft.

Early life At Calvary Baptist Academy, Williams was able to win consecutive state titles, with quarterback Shea Patterson.

College career After redshirting his first year, Williams earned a starting spot after junior Kevin Toliver II was suspended. After Toliver came back from suspension, Williams kept his spot throughout the season. As a freshman, Williams led the Southeastern Conference (SEC) in interceptions and passes defended. As a result, he was selected to the All-SEC first-team. He became only the second LSU freshman to make the All-SEC team since 1986 (the other being Brad Wing in 2011). On December 2, 2018, Williams announced that he would forgo his remaining two years of eligibility and declare for the 2019 NFL draft.

Professional career

Cleveland Browns Williams was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the second round (46th overall) of the 2019 NFL draft.

After suffering a nerve injury in his shoulder during training camp, Williams was placed on injured reserve on October 12, 2020.

Williams was placed on injured reserve with a hamstring injury on September 9, 2022. He was activated on October 15.

Philadelphia Eagles On March 16, 2023, the Philadelphia Eagles signed Williams to a one-year contract. He was released by the Eagles on August 19.

San Antonio Brahmas On January 27, 2025, Williams signed with the San Antonio Brahmas of the United Football League (UFL). He was released by the Brahmas on April 9.

Career statistics

NFL +Regular seasonYear Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles G GS Comb Total Ast Sack PD Int Yds Avg Lng TDs FF FR 2019 CLE 12 12 47 37 10 0.0 2 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 2020 CLE Did not play due to injury 2021 CLE 16 9 41 35 6 0.0 10 2 7 3.5 7 0 1 0 2022 CLE 11 0 11 6 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Total 39 21 99 78 21 0.0 12 2 7 3.5 7 0 1 0

College

Personal life Williams was nicknamed "Greedy" by his aunt, who called him "Greedy-Deedee" after babysitting him as an infant. His mother later took out the Deedee, and Williams adopted the name. In 2015, he told USA Today "I love [the nickname]. They say it’s a great DB name. It helps to be greedy as a defensive back."

His brother Rodarius Williams is a cornerback who was selected by the NFL's New York Giants as a sixth round pick in the 2021 NFL draft.