The Ottawa Redblacks re-signed defensive back Bennett Williams to a one-year contract extension through the 2026 season on Thursday.
Bennett Williams is six foot and weighs 206 pounds. The 26-year-old from Campbell, California, made 17 tackles, nine tackles on special teams, and two forced fumbles in nine games in 2025.
The Miami Dolphins signed Williams as an undrafted free agent on May 12, 2023. In 2023, he was placed on injured reserve and later released on August 5, 2023. The Ottawa Redblacks signed Williams on March 11, 2024. In 2024, he made 27 tackles, two tackles on special teams, and one sack in 11 games.
Collegiately, Williams played two seasons at Illinois (2017-18) with 65 tackles (34 solos, 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 solos, 20 assists), 5.5 tackles for loss, two interceptions, two forced fumbles, and three pass breakups in 12 games for the Bulldogs, helping them win their first State Championship. Williams was named First Team All-Conference.
Then, Williams transferred to Oregon (2020-22) with 108 tackles (73 solos, 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.
