Eddie Williams (American football)

Eddie Williams (born August 22, 1987) is a former American football fullback. He was selected by the Washington Redskins in the seventh round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at University of Idaho.

He was also a member of the Chicago Bears, Cleveland Browns, and Seattle Seahawks.

College career
Williams was a first-team All-WAC selection in 2008, and a SI.com honorable mention All-American. Williams is Idaho's 1-A all-time Tight-ends single-season receptions leader with 54. He also attended the NFL Scouting Combine in February 2009.

Washington Redskins
Williams was selected by the Washington Redskins in the seventh round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He was waived by the Redskins on September 5, 2009. He was then signed to the practice squad. Williams was activated to the Redskins' 53-man roster on November 2.

After the 2009 season, Williams was released by the team on March 4, 2010.

Chicago Bears
On March 10, 2010, Williams was signed by the Chicago Bears. He was waived on September 4, but signed to the Bears' practice squad the next day.

Williams was waived on September 2, 2011, before the start of the 2011 regular season.

Cleveland Browns (first stint)
Williams was signed to the practice squad of the Cleveland Browns on September 7, 2011.

Seattle Seahawks
Williams was signed off the Browns' practice squad by the Seattle Seahawks on September 13. He started 6 games.

Cleveland Browns (second stint)
Williams was re-signed to the Browns' on November 8, 2011. He was promoted to the active roster on December 16 and started the remaining 3 games of the 2011 season.

On August 14, 2012, Williams was waived-injured by the team. After not being claimed off waivers following back surgery, he was put on the team's injured reserve list.

Speaking career
Williams has been a Motivational speaker for businesses and organizations.

Ministry
Following his NFL career, Williams served as Lead Pastor at the Bay City Church in San Francisco, a start-up church. The congregation sought to become a part of the Acts 29 Network, a church planting organization founded by Mark Driscoll. The church ceased operations in late 2020.

Williams currently serves as Lead Pastor of Doxa Church, previously located in Bellevue, Washington at the former main campus of the Driscoll-led Mars Hill Church. Following the resignation of Driscoll and the dissolution of Mars Hill, the church changed its name and eventually moved to Redmond, Washington.

Personal life
Williams grew up in the Bay area and is married with four children.