The great Isaiah Williams from Illinois now gets the chance to compete against the orange and blue.
Williams made the Detroit Lions’ 53-man roster on Tuesday after surviving the final round of cuts ahead of Week 1 next week.
In three preseason games, Williams led his team in catching 11 balls for 123 yards, but since signing with the Lions as a non-drafted free agent, he has shone throughout the offseason.
Undrafted rookie skill players make it into the first 53-man squad
RB
Carson Steele (KC)
Blake Watson (DEN)
British Brooks (HOU)WR
Cameron Johnson (TB)
Isaiah Williams (DET)
Jalen Coker (CAR)
Xavier Weaver (ARI)
Ramel Keyton (LV)
Mason Tipton (Netherlands)TE
Dallin Holker (NO)
Brevyn…— Nathan Jahnke (@PFF_NateJahnke) 28 August 2024
Williams is coming off an All-Big Ten First Team season in which he led the conference with 82 passes caught. His 1,055 receiving yards were second-most in the conference.
The St. Louis native has been with the Illinois program since 2019 and has played in every game over the past three seasons – including the 2023 ReliaQuest Bowl.
Williams was originally signed as a quarterback for the Illini and became known as the best receiver in Illinois’ offense. Offensive coordinator Barry Lunney Jr. used him in a variety of ways.
The Lions open the 2024 season on September 8 against the Rams.
