Tyreek Maddox-Williams

Tyreek Maddox-Williams (born October 28, 1997) is an American football linebacker for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights and has also been a member of the Los Angeles Chargers and Philadelphia Eagles.

Early years
Maddox-Williams was born on October 28, 1997, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He grew up in Philadelphia and attended Timber Creek Regional High School in New Jersey. At Timber Creek, he played football and was named a first-team all-division selection as a senior while totaling 74 tackles, two interceptions and a sack. Ranked a three-star recruit and the 29th-best player in the state by Rivals.com, Maddox-Williams committed to play college football for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights after having flipped from the Buffalo Bulls.

College career
As a true freshman at Rutgers in 2016, Maddox-Williams appeared in 11 games, six as a starter, and was named to ESPN's Freshman All-Big Ten Conference team after recording 47 tackles. He suffered a torn ACL prior to the 2017 season and thus missed it in its entirety. He returned in 2018 and started all 12 games while posting 48 tackles.

In 2019, Maddox-Williams served as team captain and played 12 games, eight as a starter, while tallying 45 tackles, 5.5 tackles-for-loss and 1.5 sacks. He played in nine games, one as a starter, in the 2020 season, having 39 tackles along with three pass breakups. In his final year, the 2021 season, he posted 27 tackles, two pass breakups and a fumble recovery while appearing in eight games. Off the field, Maddox-Williams was a five-time Academic All-Big Ten selection. He was invited to the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl at the conclusion of his Rutgers career.

Los Angeles Chargers
After going unselected in the 2022 NFL Draft, Maddox-Williams was signed by the Los Angeles Chargers as an undrafted free agent. He was released at the final roster cuts and then was re-signed to the practice squad. On January 17, 2023, he was signed to a reserve/future contract. He was waived on July 28, 2023.

Philadelphia Eagles
Maddox-Williams was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles on August 19, 2023. In his only preseason appearance, he recorded seven tackles, two pass breakups, a tackle for loss, and had an interception, which he returned 42 yards against the Indianapolis Colts. He was released by the team at the final roster cuts.

Arizona Cardinals
On September 13, 2023, Maddox-Williams was signed by the Arizona Cardinals to their practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on December 20. He finished the season having appeared in three games.