Five things to know about New Orleans Saints running back Jamaal Williams (2024)

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Set NFL record for career carries without a fumble

Mar 17, 2023 at 01:08 PM

John DeShazier

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Five things to know about New Orleans Saints running back Jamaal Williams .

Jamaal Williams #21 RB Height: 6-0 Weight: 224 lbs College: BYU

Had career highs in rushing attempts (262), rushing yards (1,066) and rushing touchdowns (a league-leading 17) last season. In five previous seasons, had rushed for 13 touchdowns. With 17 rushing touchdowns, set Lions single-season record, surpassing Barry Sanders' 16.
College teammate of Saints tight end/quarterback/special team ace Taysom Hill at BYU. They played together in 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2016.
On Nov. 25, 2021, he carried the ball for the 585th time in his career, breaking the NFL record for the most carries without ever fumbling.
Rushed for 65 first downs last season.
He's a self-described nerd for anime, video games and cosplay.

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201 lbs

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Pos	Wide Receivers	Age
WR1	Chris Olave	24
WR2	Rashid Shaheed	25
WR3	A.T. Perry	24
WR4	Cedrick Wilson Jr.	28

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Rushing

YEAR	TEAM	YDS
2022	Detroit Lions	1066
2021	Detroit Lions	601
2020	Green Bay Packers	505
2019	Green Bay Packers	460

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Player	No	Weight
Derrick Barnes	55	240
Essang Bassey	17	190
Jake Bates	43	202
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Quarterback	D. Carr Saints' Derek Carr: Set to play Sunday Derek Carr Saints' Derek Carr: Set to play Sunday
Running Back	A. Kamara Saints' Alvin Kamara: Still missing practice Back: Alvin Kamara Saints' Alvin Kamara: Still missing practice Back:
Fullback	A. Prentice
Wide Receiver	C. Olave

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