Lions sign American DB Denzel Williams
VANCOUVER — The BC Lions announced on Thursday the signing of American defensive back Denzel Williams to the training camp roster.
Williams (five-foot-10, 180 pounds) had a stint with the USFL’s Philadelphia Stars in 2023 after spending the majority of 2022 training camp with the Baltimore Ravens.
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The native of Coram, New York transferred from Sacred Heart University to Villanova for his final two years of eligibility (2020-2021). With the Wildcats, Williams registered 28 combined tackles (17 solo, 11 assisted), seven pass breakups, two interceptions and a pair of fumble recoveries in 15 games.
He also earned the CAA Commissioner’s Academic Honour Roll Award in the spring of 2020, fall of 2020 and spring of 2021.
