DeShawn Williams

DeShawn Shamaine Williams (born December 29, 1992) is an American professional football defensive end. He played college football for the Clemson Tigers.

Williams signed with the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent on May 8, 2015. He was released by the Bengals on September 5, 2015, during final roster cuts and was signed to the practice squad the next day. He spent his entire rookie season on the practice squad. He signed a reserve/futures contract with the Bengals on January 6, 2016.

He was released by the Bengals on November 26, 2016, but was re-signed two days later.

On September 2, 2017, Williams was waived by the Bengals and was signed to the practice squad the next day.

On January 17, 2018, Williams signed a reserve/future contract with the Denver Broncos. He was waived on September 1, 2018, and was signed to the practice squad the next day. He was released on September 11, 2018.

On October 16, 2018, Williams was signed to the Miami Dolphins practice squad. On December 5, 2018, Williams was released from the Dolphins practice squad.

On December 10, 2018, Williams was signed to the Indianapolis Colts practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract on January 13, 2019. He was waived on April 30, 2019.

On May 13, 2019, Williams was signed by the Broncos. He was released on August 31, 2019.