LOCALS IN THE NFL

Indianapolis Colts Sign Former BYU Running Back

May 24, 2022, 9:18 AM | Updated: 9:36 am

Ty'Son Williams - Baltimore Ravens...

Running back Ty'Son Williams #34 of the Baltimore Ravens carries the ball against the Kansas City Chiefs at M&T Bank Stadium on September 19, 2021 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

(Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

SALT LAKE CITY – The Indianapolis Colts announced that they’ve signed former BYU Cougars running back Ty’Son Williams.

The NFL team announced Williams’ signing on Tuesday, May 24.

Williams recently became a free agent after the Baltimore Ravens withdrew a tender on the former BYU standout.

The running back was originally tendered Williams on March 9. Baltimore withdrew the offer on May 10.

Williams joined a Colts running back room that included Jonathan Taylor, Nyheim Hines, and Phillip Lindsay. Last season, Taylor led the NFL in rushing.

Indianapolis added Lindsay to its roster earlier in May.

The Colts use Taylor as a traditional running back, while Hines is an exceptional player when he’s thrown the ball out of the backfield.

Williams and Lindsay will likely battle for a roster spot during the Colts’ offseason and training camp for the chance to serve as a backup to Taylor and Hines.

About Ty’Son Williams

Before his time in the NFL, Williams played at BYU, South Carolina, and North Carolina.

After playing at UNC and South Carolina, Williams transferred to BYU for his senior season in 2019.

He played four games for the Cougars before suffering a season-ending knee injury. During his time at BYU, Williams had 49 carries for 264 yards and three touchdowns. He also had seven catches for 47 yards. BYU had a 2-1 record before losing its fourth game of the season after Williams’ injury.

Williams went undrafted in 2020 and signed with the Ravens as an undrafted free agent. He spent most of the 2020 season on Baltimore’s practice squad.

Last season, Williams ran the ball 35 times for 185 yards and a touchdown. He added nine catches for 84 yards out of the backfield.

He played in 13 games for Baltimore in 2021 and helped the Ravens to an 8-9 record. Baltimore missed the playoffs.

Indianapolis finished the 2021 season with a 9-8 record and missed the playoffs.

Kyle Ireland is a Locals in the NFL Insider for KSLSports.com and host of the Yards After College Podcast. Follow him on Twitter (@kyleireland) and Instagram (@kyleirelandksl).

  • BYU Cougars Scoreboard

  • BYU Cougars Team Leaders

  • BYU Cougars Standings

Locals In the NFL

NFL-Draft-logo-2023...

Kyle Ireland

BYU, Utah Standouts Land In 2024 NFL Mock Drafts

A pair of local college football players landed in the first round of recent 2024 NFL mock drafts published by CBS Sports.

5 hours ago

Miles-Killebrew-Pittsburgh-Steelers-NFL...

Kyle Ireland

Steelers DB Miles Killebrew Blocks Punt On Thursday Night Football

Miles Killebrew blocked a punt during the Week 14 game between the New England Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers.

5 hours ago

Britain-Covey-Philadelphia-Eagles-2022...

Kyle Ireland

How To Watch Local Players, Coaches In Week 14 Of 2023 NFL Season

Here is how to watch the players and coaches with ties to the state of Utah during the 14th week of the 2023 NFL regular season.

17 hours ago

Zach-Wilson-Robert-Saleh-New-York-Jets-Week-3...

Chandler Holt

Jets Head Coach Robert Saleh On Zach Wilson: “He’s Fired Up”

After the Jets announced that Zach Wilson will start in week 14, head coach Robert Saleh showed his belief in the former BYU quarterback.

1 day ago

Bobby Wagner Seattle Seahawks Locals In The NFL...

Chandler Holt

Seahawks LB Bobby Wagner Nominated For Walter Payton Man Of Year Award

Seahawks linebacker and former Utah State Aggie Bobby Wagner was nominated for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award on Tuesday.

1 day ago

Garett-Bolles-Denver-Broncos-NFL...

Chandler Holt

Former Ute Garett Bolles Speaks On Mentoring Youth In Juvenile Justice System

Broncos offensive lineman and former Ute Garett Bolles spends his off time mentoring juveniles in the justice system.

2 days ago

Sponsored Articles

Follow @kslsports...

The Road Home Mediathon 2023

The KSL Sports Zone and KSLSports.com are proud to support the all-day Mediathon 2023 at the Road Home, an annual tradition to raise money and other essential items for the Road Home, a Homeless Shelter.

...

KSL Sports

Jazz Notes Newsletter: Sign Up Now

Sign up today for the Jazz Notes newsletter. Get insider analysis, game recaps and opportunities to win tickets!

3 kids wearing real salt lake jerseys smiling...

Real Salt Lake

6 Reasons You Need to Experience a RSL Matchday

RSL Games are a great way to spend time with your family with fun activities, good food, and traditions you can only experience at the field.

High angle view of the beautiful Rose Bowl Stadium...

KSL Digital Sales

How to Prepare for the 2023 Rose Bowl

Everything you need to know to plan your 2023 Rose Bowl trip in Pasadena, California. This year, the Utes will face Penn State.

Jordan-Clarkson-Utah-Jazz...

KSL Digital Sales

Notable Moments From The Utah Jazz Season… So Far

At the beginning of the season, the Utah Jazz were second to last. Now they rank in the top 10 teams in the Western Conference.

Football soccer ball on grass field on stadium...

KSL Digital Sales

Everything You Need to Know to Watch the 2022 World Cup

Find out where and when to watch the upcoming games and final match for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, including where to find live updates.

Indianapolis Colts Sign Former BYU Running Back