Safety James Williams adds two critical qualities to the Titans secondary
He won’t be Kevin Byard’s replacement, but Williams fills a critical need.
NASHVILLE — Linebacker James Williams was drafted by the Tennessee Titans with the 242nd pick of the 2024 NFL Draft. Williams becomes the fourth defender Tennessee has added in their latest group of rookies.
He is not the kind of player fans should expect to fill the void that former star defender Kevin Byard left last season.
At 6-4 and 231 lbs, the Titans announced Williams' position as "linebacker" in their official social media post welcoming him to the club. That is the role he will serve in in Dennard Wilson's new defense, Williams will cut his teeth on special teams first and foremost. General manager Ran Carthon has added Williams, tackle JC Latham, nose guard T'Vondre Sweat, linebacker Cedric Gray, corner Jarvis Brownlee Jr. and receiver Jha'Quan Jackson to his roster over the last three days.
Williams tarted all 12 games of regular season for Miami in 2023.
The physical defensive back ranked second on the team with 73 total tackles (48 solo), snagged one interception and two forced fumbles. Williams is credited with five pass breakups and one fumble recovery last year.
Tennessee was one pick remaining at No. 252 overall in this year's draft.
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