By Kyler Freilinger Freelancer
For four years, Western wide receiver Tyrell Williams entertained football fans as one of the best players in Western’s history. Following the NFL Draft, Williams signed a contract with the San Diego Chargers as a free agent and became the eighth Western player in school history to join a NFL pre-season team.
In the 2014 season alone, Williams had 51 catches, 8 touchdowns and a grand total of 950 receiving yards. During his pro day at Oregon State, Williams recorded a 4.42 and 4.44 second 40-yard dash, 39.5-inch vertical jump and a 6.55 second 60-yard three-cone drill.
When asked about his pro day results, Williams said he was happy and that it was a good day.
Williams said he chose the Chargers because he liked the receiving coach and the coaching staff.
He also said he really liked the facilities and the surrounding area.
Although he was partial to the Chargers, Williams added there were other teams that contacted him including the Detroit Lions and New England Patriots. He was invited to a workout session with the New England Patriots.
Williams will depart May 14 for a four-day rookie mini-camp. After the mini-camp Williams plans to return to Western to finish school then “take off again, for good, after classes are over.”
“Trying to make the team is the main thing. I’m going to do whatever is asked of me. Keep my head down and keep working,” said Williams of his future NFL plans.
Williams will be graduating at the end of spring with a major in exercise science.
