Falcons cornerback/returner Avery Williams, a fifth-round pick (183rd overall out of Boise State), signed his four-year rookie contract, which is slotted to be worth $3.7 million, Tuesday, according to his agent David Canter.
Williams attended the offseason program and worked out mostly at cornerback.
Here’s a look at Williams draft bio:
Fifth round (183th overall) – Avery Williams, CB, Boise State
Height: 5-foot-9 Weight: 195 40-yard dash: 4.46 seconds
Overview: A very aggressive and physical cornerback for his size. Plays well in zone coverages and displayed good knowledge of route combinations. He returned a kick 99 yards for a touchdown, averaged 24.0 yards over three punt returns, with a long of 36, at Hawaii in 2020. He was voted the Mountain West special-teams player of the year in 2019.
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