The Ottawa Redblacks moved defensive back Bennett Williams from the practice squad to the active roster on Tuesday according to the CFL Transactions page after they signed defensive back Winston Rose and placed him on the practice squad.
Bennett Williams is six foot and weighs 206 pounds. The 25-year-old from Campbell, California, signed with the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent on May 12, 2023, but was placed on injured reserve and later released on August 5, 2023.
Then, Williams signed with the Ottawa Redblacks on March 11, 2024. In a preseason game against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in 2024, Williams made one tackle before he was placed on the practice squad.
Collegiately, Williams played two seasons at Illinois (2017-18) with 65 tackles (34 solo, 31 assists), 1.5 tackles for loss, three interceptions for 55 yards, five pass breakups, and one forced fumble in 12 games for the Fighting Illini.
Next, Williams transferred to the College of San Mateo in 2019 with 46 tackles (26 solo, 20 assists), 5.5 tackles for loss, two interceptions, two forced fumbles, and three pass breakups in 12 games for the Bulldogs helping them their first State Championship. Williams was named First Team All-Conference.
Then, Williams transferred to Oregon (2020-22) with 108 tackles (73 solo, 35 assists), 5.5 tackles for loss, two sacks, five interceptions for 95 yards, one touchdown, 13 pass breakups, and three forced fumbles in 25 games for the Ducks. He was named an All-PAC 12 Honorable Mention by the coaches and named Fourth Team All-PAC 12 by Phil Steele in 2022.
