Jamar Williams (born June 14, 1984) is an American former professional football linebacker. Williams played at Arizona State University. Originally from Houston, Texas, he attended Langham Creek High School. He graduated as a member of the 4-year National Honor Roll. Williams was drafted in the 4th round by the Chicago Bears. On April 27, 2010, Jamar Williams was traded to the Carolina Panthers for safety Chris Harris.

Professional career

NFL

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
6 ft 0+1⁄4 in (1.84 m)236 lb (107 kg)31+1⁄2 in (0.80 m)9 in (0.23 m)4.58 s1.58 s2.69 s4.29 s6.85 s37.0 in (0.94 m)10 ft 4 in (3.15 m)21 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day

Williams was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the 2006 NFL draft in the fourth round. In 4 seasons with the Bears he amassed 89 tackles and 1 quarterback sack. He was then traded to the Carolina Panthers for the 2010 NFL season. Following the 2010 season he was released by the Panthers.

CFL

On March 8, 2012, Williams signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League.

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