Quinnen Williams is an American football defensive tackle for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). Quinnen played college football at Alabama and was drafted by the Jets with the 3rd overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. He is the younger brother of New York Jets linebacker Quincy Williams.
Where did Quincy Williams go to high school?
Williams attended Wenonah High School in Birmingham, Alabama. Quincy Williams played multiple positions at Murray State University. His Freshman year he redshirted in 2014. In 2015 he played in 11 games with three starts. He finished the season with 31 tackles and a pass breakup. In 2016 he played in 10 game with three starts with 32 tackles, 13 solo with one pass breakup.
Williams was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the third round with the 98th overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft.
The Jaguars previously acquired this selection in a trade that sent Dante Fowler to the Los Angeles Rams. As a rookie, Williams was named a starting outside linebacker to begin the season. He played in 11 games with eight starts before being placed on injured reserve on December 11, 2019.