The first player to hit a specific Super Bowl milestone
In short: Damien Williams didn't just contribute to the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl LIV victory; he rewrote the record books in the process. By balancing rushing and receiving production on the biggest stage, he achieved a statistical feat that had never been accomplished before in NFL history.
Damien Williams’ journey to the NFL was defined by persistence over pedigree. Originally expected to play for Arizona State, he was forced to pivot to Arizona Western College after failing to meet ACT requirements. He eventually transferred to the University of Oklahoma in 2012, where his tenure was cut short in November 2013 following a violation of team rules.
After being signed as an undrafted free agent by the Miami Dolphins in May 2014, Williams spent several seasons navigating various roles across six different franchises. His career reached a pinnacle during the 2019 season with the Kansas City Chiefs. In Super Bowl LIV against the San Francisco 49ers, Williams recorded 17 carries for 104 yards and a rushing touchdown, as well as four receptions for 29 yards and another touchdown.
This performance made him the first player in Super Bowl history to record at least 100 rushing yards while also scoring both a rushing and receiving touchdown in a single game. His contribution was decisive: he scored a receiving touchdown with 2:44 remaining to take the lead, followed by a 38-yard rushing touchdown with just 1:12 left to clinch the win.
Williams' career has been marked by significant personal and professional transitions. In 2020, he opted out of the season due to his mother’s stage IV cancer diagnosis. Since then, his journey has seen him move through the Bears, Falcons, Raiders, and Cardinals organizations, showcasing a resilient career spanning a decade in the league.
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