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Corey wiLLiams
Defensive Tackle
Arkansas State 9th Year
Ht: 6-4 Wt: 320
Born: 8/17/80 Camden, Ark.
Draft: ‘04 R6 (179)-GB Acquired: ‘10, T-Cle
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MANE FACTS
¾ enjoys hunting, fishing and riding four-wheelers.
¾ in 2005, was part of the ‘Nfl Hometown Huddle,’ moving furniture into
new space for Big Brothers Big sisters.
¾ in 2006, participated in the United Way’s kickoff event.
¾ at arkansas state, visited area high schools, spreading a message that
encouraged students to stay in school and graduate.
¾ Nicknamed ‘C-Dub’ and Big C.’
TRANSACTIONS
¾ acquired by the Detroit <strong>lions</strong> via trade with the Cleveland Browns
Mar. 5, 2010.
¾ acquired by the Cleveland Browns via trade with the Green Bay Packers
Mar. 1, 2008.
¾ Designated as franchise Player by the Green Bay Packers february
20, 2008.
¾ Drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the sixth round (179th overall)
of the 2004 Nfl Draft.
PRO
Williams, a versatile, veteran defensive tackle, has played several positions
in both four-man and three-man fronts during his Nfl career. adds size and
strength to the team’s interior defensive line.
2011: Team’s starting defensive tackle. started 15 games, amassed 31
tackles, 2 sacks and 1 pass defense on the year.
¾ Part of a defensive unit that helped the <strong>lions</strong> to a 27-20 opening day
win at Tampa Bay (9/11). Through the first three quarters, the <strong>lions</strong>
defense forced three-and-outs on five of the Bucs’ first eight possessions,
including three-straight to open the third quarter. on the
<strong>lions</strong> first defensive possession that started at the <strong>lions</strong> 21-yard line
following a 78-yard kickoff return, the <strong>lions</strong> defense held firm and did
not allow a first down, forcing a Buccaneer field goal. in the first half,
the defense allowed just 6 points and limited the Bucs to just 8:15 of
possession time in the first two quarters.
¾ The defense allowed just 56 yards on the ground against the Buccaneers.
it is the lowest rushing total allowed by the <strong>lions</strong> on the road in a season
opener since allowing 31 yards at seattle september 12, 1999. it was
also their lowest rushing total allowed overall on opening day since
limiting the Green Bay Packers to 46 yards september 11, 2005. No
Bucs running back rushed for more than 15 yards and just 1 of their 17
first downs came on the ground.
¾ Was part of a team effort that registered 6 turnovers in the game
against Kansas City (9/18), including 3 interceptions and 3 fumble
recoveries. it marked the first time since the <strong>lions</strong> claimed a 24-17
win at Houston (oilers, 12/10/95) that the team had 3 interceptions
and 3 fumble recoveries.
¾ after a slow first half at Minnesota (9/25), allowing the Vikings to gain
124 yards on 16 carries (7.8 avg) in the first half, the <strong>lions</strong> defense
helped the team’s come-from-behind win by stuffing the run in the
second half yielding just 8 rushing yards on 7 carries (1.1 avg). Vikings’
all-Pro rB adrian Peterson recorded 73 yards on 12 rushes in the
first half, but wash held to just 5 yards on 5 carries by the <strong>lions</strong> in
the second half.
¾ With 11:40 left to play in the fourth quarter and trailing 20-17, the
<strong>lions</strong> stuffed the Vikings on fourth-and-1 at the <strong>lions</strong> 17-yard line.
The <strong>lions</strong> followed up with a scoring drive that culminated in a 40-yard
game-tying field goal.
¾ recorded 0.5 a sack (with De lawrence Jackson) <strong>vs</strong>. atlanta (10/23)
for a loss of 2.5 yards. also added 3 tackles.
¾ Had 3 tackles (2 solo) and a sack at Denver (10/30). one of his tackles
was for a loss. His sack of Broncos QB Tim Tebow came late in the
second quarter for a loss of 7 yards.
COLLEGE
a four-year letter winner at arkansas state (2000-03), he entered the
starting lineup halfway through his freshman year on the defensive line
after beginning his college career at linebacker.
¾ Two-time all-sun Belt Conference selection, played in 43 career games
overall, with 34 starts, finishing with 136 tackles, 84 solo, 14.5 sacks,
27.5 tackle for loss, three pass defenses, two recovered fumbles and
three forced fumbles.
¾ Battled through an ankle injury as a senior in 2003 and made eight starts
while playing in 10 games overall. earned second-team all-sun Belt
Conference honors after finishing with 21 tackles (11 solo), 1.0 sack,
4.5 tackles for loss and one fumble recovery.
¾ as a junior, perhaps his most productive year, he posted 9.0 sacks,
including a team-record 4.0 in one contest. Played in 11 games as a
junior, making nine starts. as a first-team all-sun Belt Conference
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selection in 2002, he registered a career-high 48 tackles, 35 solo, 12
tackles for loss, two pass defenses and one forced fumble. recorded
a school record 4.0 sacks and a career-high eight tackles <strong>vs</strong>. Tulsa.
¾ as a sophomore, started all 11 games and finished with 40 tackles,
25 solo, 2.0 sacks, eight tackles for loss, one recovered fumble and
two forced fumbles.
PERSONAL
Born in Camden, ark., an all-state selection as a senior at Harmony Grove
High school (Camden, ark.), where he was a three-time all-district choice
as he helped the team to a 26-7 overall record his sophomore through
senior seasons.
¾ four-year letterman who lined up at defensive end, linebacker, fullback,
punter and kicker. Was picked to play in the state’s all-star game following
his senior season.
¾ as a fullback, rushed for 1,473 yards on 299 carries in his career.
¾ lettered four years in basketball as a forward and center, earning allstate
and all-region recognition three times.
¾ also earned four letters in both baseball and track and led his baseball
team in home runs as a junior and senior.
¾ Has overcome personal tragedy as he lost his father at the age of 15
and his mother five years later.
¾ Just before the 2004 Nfl scouting Combine, endured the death of his
infant daughter, who lived only two weeks after her premature birth.
WILLIAMS’ SINGLE-GAME BESTS
Tackles: .........................................................................................................................................8 <strong>vs</strong>. Pit 9/14/08
sacks: ............................................................................................................................................ 3 at Buf 11/5/06
Pass Defenses: .....................................................................................................2 (twice), last at Min 9/26/10
interceptions: ........................................................................................................1 (twice), last at Min 9/26/10
interception return yards: ......................................................................................................27 at Min 9/26/10
interception return long: .......................................................................................................27 at Min 9/26/10
fumbles forced: .......................................................................................................................2 <strong>vs</strong>. Car 11/18/07
fumble recoveries: ..............................................................................................1 (twice), last at Cin 9/28/08
special Teams Tackles: ................................................................................................................ 2 at Chi 1/2/05
WILLIAMS’ CAREER STATISTICS
Year Tm G S TT ST AT Sk Yds Int Yds TD PD FF FR Yds TD STT
2004 GB 12 0 21 12 9 1.0 6 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 3
2005 GB 12 0 26 17 9 2.0 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2006 GB 16 11 34 26 8 7.0 46 0 0 0 3 0 1 0 0 0
2007 GB 16 9 35 26 9 7.0 38 1 9 0 1 3 0 0 0 0
2008 Cle 16 16 50 33 17 0.5 4.5 0 0 0 4 1 1 0 0 0
2009 Cle 16 2 31 27 4 4.0 25 0 0 0 4 1 0 0 0 0
2010 Det 16 16 37 32 5 2.0 5 1 27 0 4 1 0 0 0 0
2011 Det 15 15 31 20 11 2 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 119 69 265 193 72 25.5 142.5 2 36 0 16 7 2 0 0 3
POSTSEASON
Year Tm G S TT ST AT Sk Yds Int Yds TD PD FF FR Yds TD STT
2004 GB 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2007 GB 2 2 11 6 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2011 Det 1 1 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 4 3 14 9 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2011 (Det)
Date Opp G S TT ST AT Sk SkY Int Yds TD PD FF FR Yds TD STT
9/11 at TB 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
9/18 KC 1 1 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
9/25 at Min 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
10/2 at Dal 1 1 4 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
10/9 CHi 1 1 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
10/16 sf 1 1 3 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
10/23 aTl 1 1 3 2 1 0.5 2.5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
10/30 at Den 1 1 3 2 1 1 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
11/13 at Chi 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
11/20 Car 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
11/24 GB 1 1 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
12/4 at No 1 1 3 2 1 0.5 1.5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
12/11 MiN 1 1 3 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
12/18 at oak 1 1 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
12/24 sD 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1/1 at GB 0 0 iNaCTiVe/iNJUreD
Totals 15 15 31 20 11 2 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Postseason
Date Opp G S TT ST AT Sk Yds Int Yds TD PD FF FR Yds TD STT
1/7 at No 1 1 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 4 3 14 9 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0