WATCH: Former Auburn WR Duke Williams makes two incredible catches during CFL game
By Adam Spencer
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Former Auburn WR Duke Williams didn’t hear his name called during the 2017 NFL Draft, but he hasn’t let that stop him from getting his pro career started.
Williams signed with the Edmonton Eskimos in the Canadian Football League and has made an immediate impact for his new squad.
On Friday night, the rookie wide out made four catches for 110 yards and a touchdown, but couldn’t help the Eskimos overcome the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, as the Blue Bombers held on for a 33-26 victory.
Williams’ most impressive catch of the night was probably this 33-yard touchdown grab, as he corralled the ball after it was tipped by a Winnipeg defender:
.@Rikester13 throws into double coverage and Duke Williams grabs the bounce for the 35-yard touchdown. #CFLGameDay pic.twitter.com/sVIGJhakpI
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) August 18, 2017
However, this grab, which didn’t go for a touchdown, was equally impressive:
We 👀 you, Duke Williams. 🔥#CFLGameDay pic.twitter.com/PuJ7YPQA2h
— CFL on TSN (@CFLonTSN) August 18, 2017
Though the Eskimos lost, they are still 7-1 on the season and may have a budding star in Williams. For the season, Williams now has 20 catches for 392 yards and two scores.
Adam is a daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sports betting expert. A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 16 SEC football teams. He is the director of DFS, evergreen and newsletter content across all Saturday Football brands.
