LOCALS IN THE NFL
Former Utah DB Marcus Williams Snags INT In Debut With Ravens
Sep 11, 2022, 12:00 PM | Updated: Oct 5, 2022, 1:34 pm
Marcus Williams #43 of the New Orleans Saints warms up before a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on September 9, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
(Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY – Former Utah Utes and current Ravens defensive back Marcus Williams hauled in an interception in his debut with Baltimore.
The New York Jets hosted the Ravens at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, September 11.
With 4:56 remaining in the opening quarter, Williams picked off Jets quarterback Joe Flacco and returned the pigskin 33 yards to New York’s 13-yard line. Four plays later, the Ravens kicked a field goal to take a 3-0 lead.
Another angle of Williams' INT. #LocalsInTheNFL #NFL #RavensFlock #BALvsNYJ #GoUtes pic.twitter.com/Ynvt0LHcJ4
— Kyle Ireland (@kyleireland) September 11, 2022
RELATED STORIES
During his opening minutes with the Ravens, Williams had three total tackles, two solo tackles, one pass breakup, and an interception.
Williams is in his sixth NFL season and first with Baltimore. This offseason, the former Utah safety signed with the Ravens after five seasons with the New Orleans Saints.
During his NFL career, Williams had totaled 321 total tackles, 239 solo tackles, one sack, three forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, 15 interceptions, and a touchdown.
Baltimore’s game against New York is televised on CBS.
Kyle Ireland is a Locals in the NFL Insider for KSLSports.com and co-host of the Yards After College Podcast. Follow him on Twitter (@kyleireland) and Instagram (@kyleirelandksl).
