Jamaal Williams

Jamaal Williams, the six-year veteran in the NFL has surpassed most expectations for him, with a breakout campaign this past year. He plays as a Running Back for the New Orleans Saints franchise which happens to be his third spot in the NFL.

Williams was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in 2017 in the fourth round, a destination where he would spend the first few years of his career before a switch to the Detroit Lions. He was the one hundred and thirty-sixth pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, one of the most stacked draft classes in recent memory, with names like Patrick Mahomes and current-day superstars originating from the class.

Jamaal Williams’s Early Life

Jamaal Malik Williams was born on April 3rd, 1995, in Rialto, California to Larry and Nicole Willaims. A big anime fan, Jamaal attended Summit High School in nearby Fontana in his early days.

It was in high school that he first got an affection for professional American Football, as he became a member of the Sky Hawks team. During his time there, he showed some promise, leveling as a three-star recruit who eventually chose to join Brigham Young University or BYU. That decision came in spite of an offer from Boise State.

While he did not play for most of the 2014 season due to a knee injury and redshirted through 2015, the rest of his years saw some solid production from the youngster. After his freshman year, he would total over 1,000 rushing yards every year en route to a Poinsettia Bowl MVP performance in his final collegiate season. During his tenure there, Williams set the school records for rushing yards with 3,901.

Jamaal Williams’s NFL Journey

Jamaal Williams was a small cog in the Green Bay Packers machine in the heart of Aaron Rodgers’ prime. While he wasn’t exceptionally brilliant during his stint with Green Bay, Williams put in solid performances each year, with unmatched consistency. Over his four years with the organization, he was consistently around the 500 rushing yards mark as an A-Rod-led offense was more passing-focused. After the termination of his contract with the Packers, he chose to sign a two-year contract with the Detroit Lions.

While his first year in Detroit led to remarkably similar numbers as in Green Bay, it was the 2022 season that truly saw Jamaal break out into a bonafide Rushing threat. Over the course of the season, his first playing all allotted games since his sophomore year, Williams led the league in rushing touchdowns, compiling 17 along with nearly doubling his career-long average of 500 yards, totaling 1,066.

On the back of his excellent year, he chose to sign a three-year contract with the New Orleans Saints.

Jamaal Williams’s Statistics

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Jamaal Williams’s Personal Life and Family Background

Born in Rialto, California, Jamaal is the son of Larry and Nicole Williams. From a young age, he’s been a nerd and jock hybrid. Along with his football career, Jamaal is a self-professed “nerd” for anime, video games, and cosplay. Frequently, he shows off his anime memorabilia, often showcasing his love for Naruto with various appropriate headbands.

Jamaal Williams’s Mother

Nicole, once a teacher who pursued economics at UCLA, made a significant pivot in her career toward law enforcement. Nowadays, she holds the position of Sheriff within the Riverside County Sheriff's Department.

Jamaal Williams was exceptionally fortunate to have grown up in an environment enriched with invaluable mentorship and unwavering support, not solely from his own mother but from a close-knit circle of nurturing women who enveloped him in boundless love and care. Acknowledging the profound impact these remarkable women had on his life during his college years, Jamaal made the heartfelt decision to permanently honor them with tattoos bearing their names running along both of his arms.

His mother, despite facing considerable challenges as a single parent, was resolute in instilling strong values in her children. She consistently encouraged them to reach for the stars and wholeheartedly devote themselves to their pursuits. Interestingly, Jamaal's own talents can be partially attributed to his mother, as she herself is an accomplished athlete and a former track star at UCLA.

Jamaal Williams’s Relationship Status

At present Jamaal Williams was speculated to be in a relationship with a TikTok star. However, no rumors have yet been confirmed so the validity of the equation remains to be seen.

Jamaal Williams’s Social Media Handles

Jamaal Williams is pretty active on social media. He has an Instagram account where he shares many posts as a means of interacting with his fans. He is also active on Twitter with his tweets and retweets. Below are his account handles:

• Twitter - Jamaal Williams - @jwaggdaddy

• Instagram - Jamaal Williams - @goodeatz_jman

Jamaal Williams’s Net Worth

As a bonafide name in the Running Back division and the league leader in rushing touchdowns this past year, Jamaal Williams is starting to amass a net worth. While the current figure stands at $5 million, that figure looks set to increase over the coming months.

Even though the primary source of his income is through his salary as a contracted NFL player, he is also getting a fair share of endorsements that further enhance his net worth. Among these brands are names like Fashion Nova Men and Under Armour, while SANA also is a major contributor.

Last 3 years earning from NFL

Jamaal Williams’s Contract

After finishing up his two-year contract with the Detroit Lions with a remarkable league-leading Rushing season, Williams was a hot commodity in free agency. As a result, the New Orleans Saints were ready to cough up the big bucks, landing him with a three-year contract worth $12 million that has more than $8 million guaranteed. The sum, huge for a Running Back in the modern day, could stand as a testament to his breakout year and the promise that it carries.

Jamaal Williams’s Philanthropy

Jamaal Williams is big on philanthropy. One is his association with The Salvation Army, for whom he did a sign-and-sell autograph exchange to provide donations for the organization.

However, his biggest endeavor in the line remains his ties to Good Eats. Through the company, WIlliams plans to connect ethnic food districts throughout his hometown neighboring Oakland soo that the community as a whole can look towards a healthier, stronger future.