The B.C. Lions signed defensive back Jaylin Williams on Tuesday according to the CFL Transactions page.
Jaylin Williams is five foot ten and weighs 195 pounds. The 24-year-old from Southaven, Mississippi, signed with the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent on May 12, 2023. In 2023, he made eight tackles (6 solos, 2 assists), and two pass breakups in three preseason games. Williams played three regular season games making one tackle (1 solo).
In 2024, he made eight tackles (3 solos, 5 assists) in three preseason games. The Vikings released him on September 10, 2024.
Collegiately, Williams played five seasons at Indiana (2018-22) making 155 tackles (120 solos, 35 assists), 6.5 tackles for loss, two sacks, six interceptions for 124 yards, 30 pass breakups, one forced fumble, and one blocked kick in 55 games for the Hoosiers.
