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D.J. Williams | Tight End

Team: Green Bay Packers
Age / DOB:  (24) / 9/10/1988
Ht / Wt:  6'2' / 245
College: Arkansas
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ESPN Milwaukee wonders if TE D.J. Williams fits into the Packers' plans.
Williams, a 2011 fifth-round pick, caught just seven passes for 57 yards in his sophomore season and was a healthy inactive down the stretch. He was deemed a solid pass-catching tight end coming out of Arkansas, but his impact was minimal even as Jermichael Finley struggled mightily in the first half of 2012. Williams, as it stands right now, is fourth on the depth chart. Jan 21 - 12:19 PM
Source: ESPN Milwaukee

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D.J. Williams - TE - Packers

Packers TE D.J. Williams (hamstring) was limited in practice on Friday and is listed as questionable for Week 6.

Williams was looking at an increased role on Sunday with Jermichael Finley's (shoulder) status in doubt. The second-year tight end is staring at a game-time decision. If both he and Finley are forced to miss, the Packers wouldn't have a tight end worth considering in fantasy.
Fri, Oct 12, 2012 01:48:00 PM
D.J. Williams - TE - Packers

Packers TE D.J. Williams was held out of Thursday's practice with a hamstring injury.

It's a new injury for Williams, who was set for an increased role with Jermichael Finley's (shoulder) status in doubt this week. It's beginning to look like the Packers won't have a tight end worth considering in fantasy leagues for Sunday's game versus the Texans.
Source: Green Bay Press-Gazette
Thu, Oct 11, 2012 06:56:00 PM
D.J. Williams - TE - Packers

Packers declared TE D.J. Williams, RB James Starks, CB Davon House, DL Phillip Merling, LB Terrell Manning, WR Jarrett Boykin and DB Sean Richardson inactive for Week 4 versus the Saints.

Williams played nearly 50 percent of the snaps last week. He's not known to be injured, which suggests the Packers plan to use more multi-wide sets and fewer two-tight end looks this week. Starks isn't close to pushing Cedric Benson for playing time. Merling is a candidate for release with Mike Neal due back from suspension later this week.
Sun, Sep 30, 2012 03:14:00 PM
D.J. Williams - TE - Packers

Packers TE D.J. Williams was "having one of the best camps of anyone on the team" before sustaining a minor ankle injury last week.

The rich get richer. Confirming that Williams has opened eyes, OC Tom Clements is now devising ways to get his second tight end on the field, even if it's in the backfield as a lead blocker. We doubt Williams will eat into Jermichael Finley's snap count, but he's talented enough to be utilized as a weapon in two-tight end packages. The 2011 fifth-rounder is not an option in redraft leagues.
Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
Tue, Aug 28, 2012 03:17:00 PM
D.J. Williams - TE - Packers

Packers TE D.J. Williams is having "arguably the best camp of anybody on the roster," according to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.

It's a big step in the right direction for Williams, a fifth-round pick in 2011. Last year, he was benched after lining up incorrectly during a November game. With Andrew Quarless (knee) sidelined, Williams is stepping in as the No. 3 tight end behind Jermichael Finley and Tom Crabtree.
Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
Mon, Aug 6, 2012 10:37:00 AM
D.J. Williams - TE - Packers

Packers rookie TE D.J. Williams hasn't played a snap since lining up incorrectly against the Vikings three weeks ago.

Williams' gaffe caused a frustrated Aaron Rodgers to burn a timeout. His playing time was already on the wane since Andrew Quarless returned from a knee injury in Week 7, and he's been inactive in each of the past two games.
Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
Fri, Dec 2, 2011 10:51:00 AM
D.J. Williams - TE - Packers

Packers selected Arkansas TE D.J. Williams with the No. 141 overall pick in the 2011 NFL draft.

Too small for the traditional tight-end mold at 6'2/236, Williams won't see much time as a blocker in the NFL. On the positive side, he has outstanding vertical speed and athleticism to go with a highly productive college career. The 2010 John Mackey Award winner has drawn comparisons to Dustin Keller on the high end, but he's more along the lines of Travis Beckum as an H-back type. Don't look for a high snap count in Green Bay, but he's another weapon Mike McCarthy to mix and match depending on situation and opponent.
Sat, Apr 30, 2011 02:14:00 PM
D.J. Williams - TE - Packers

The Dolphins' presence at Arkansas' Pro Day workout Tuesday is reportedly due to interest in TE D.J. Williams more so than QB Ryan Mallett.

If the Fins are truly smitten with the 2010 John Mackey Award winner, they're doing a poor job of hiding it. This is the second national story this month pointing out their interest, and the local papers have dropped hints as well. Williams could be a third-round target as Anthony Fasano's successor.
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Source: NFL.com
Tue, Mar 29, 2011 04:08:00 PM
D.J. Williams - TE - Packers

The Dolphins may target Arkansas TE D.J. Williams in next month's draft.

The winner of last season's John Mackey award as college football's best tight end, Williams posted a 4.59 40 at the NFL Combine. Undersized at 6-foot-2, 236 pounds, he's drawing comparisons to New York's Dustin Keller. Williams would be a solid mid-round target for Miami.
Related: Dolphins
Source: National Football Post
Sat, Mar 12, 2011 09:34:00 AM
D.J. Williams - TE - Packers

Arkansas TE D.J. Williams measured just under 6-foot-2 and 236 pounds at Monday's Senior Bowl weigh-in.

Williams is currently Mike Mayock's No. 4 draft-eligible tight end, behind Kyle Rudolph, Lance Kendricks, and Luke Stocker. While clearly undersized, the good news for Williams is that he has great vertical speed and athleticism. He's a mid-round prospect in the mold of an Ed Dickson or Travis Beckum.
Source: Chad Reuter on Twitter
Mon, Jan 24, 2011 01:57:00 PM