Tyreek Maddox-Williams

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

Early life Maddox-Williams was born on October 28, 1997, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He grew up in Philadelphia and attended Timber Creek Regional High School in New Jersey. 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. 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.

College career 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. He returned in 2018 and started all 12 games while posting 48 tackles. Off the field, Maddox-Williams was a five-time Academic All-Big Ten selection.

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

Philadelphia Eagles Maddox-Williams was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles on August 19, 2023. 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. He was released by the team at the final roster cuts.

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

Atlanta Falcons On October 30, 2024, Maddox-Williams was signed to the Atlanta Falcons practice squad. He was released on December 3.

Buffalo Bills On January 8, 2025, Maddox-Williams was signed to the Buffalo Bills practice squad.