Javonte Williams headshot
RB Dallas Cowboys #33

Javonte Williams Bio, career timeline and draft history

Age
26
Height / weight
5'10", 222 lb
Experience
6th season
Drafted
2021 R2, #35

2026 Season

PPR PPG
16.8
Pos rank
RB12
Rostered
99%

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Javonte Williams Bio

Javonte Williams is a running back for the Dallas Cowboys, where he wears No. 33. Born April 25, 2000, in Wallace, NC, he attended Wallace-Rose Hill and played college football at North Carolina.

The Denver Broncos selected Williams in round 2, pick 35, of the 2021 NFL Draft. He was traded to the Denver Broncos on April 30, 2021. Since then, Williams joined the Dallas Cowboys in 2025.

In 73 regular-season games since 2021, he has run for 3,764 yards and 24 touchdowns and caught 203 passes.

Career Timeline

2 stops with 2 teams in 6 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.

Broncos2021–2024 Denver Broncos
2,394rush yds, 11 TD, 158 rec · 54 games
Best: 202.9 pts (2021)
Cowboys2025–now Dallas Cowboys
1,370rush yds, 13 TD, 45 rec · 19 games
Best: 242.8 pts (2025)
Regular-season rushing and receiving stats with each team. 2026 through Week 3.

What happened at each stop

Most recent first.

  1. Dallas Cowboys Current team2025–present

    He was a starter, playing at least half the offensive snaps in 17 of 19 games.

  2. Denver Broncos2021–2024

    Selected in round 2, pick 35, of the 2021 NFL Draft. He was a starter, playing at least half the offensive snaps in 30 of 54 games.

  3. College: North Carolina

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Transactions

  1. Re-signedAgreed to a three-year, $24 million contract with the Dallas Cowboys.
  2. SignedAgreed to a one-year contract with the Dallas Cowboys.
  3. Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Denver Broncos.
  4. SignedSigned with the Denver Broncos.
  5. TradedTraded by the Atlanta Falcons to the Denver Broncos for SAF Richie Grant and C Drew Dalman.
  6. DraftedSelected by the Denver Broncos in round 2, pick 35.

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About Javonte Williams: Bio FAQ

How old is Javonte Williams?

Javonte Williams is 26 years old. He was born on April 25, 2000. 2026 is his 6th NFL season.

How tall is Javonte Williams?

Javonte Williams is 5 feet 10 inches tall (5'10"), listed at 222 pounds, and plays running back for the Dallas Cowboys.

How much does Javonte Williams weigh?

Javonte Williams weighs 222 pounds, his listed weight on the Dallas Cowboys roster. He is listed at 5'10".

What number does Javonte Williams wear?

Javonte Williams wears number 33 for the Dallas Cowboys. He plays running back.

What position does Javonte Williams play?

Javonte Williams plays running back for the Dallas Cowboys, wearing number 33. 2026 is his 6th season in the NFL.

What team does Javonte Williams play for?

Javonte Williams plays for the Dallas Cowboys as a running back. He has been with the Cowboys since 2025.

Where did Javonte Williams go to college?

Javonte Williams played college football at North Carolina, after attending Wallace-Rose Hill (NC). The Denver Broncos drafted him out of North Carolina in 2021.

When was Javonte Williams drafted?

The Denver Broncos selected Javonte Williams in the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft with the 35th overall pick, out of North Carolina.

What round was Javonte Williams drafted in?

Javonte Williams was a second-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, taken 35th overall by the Denver Broncos.

What pick was Javonte Williams in the NFL Draft?

Javonte Williams was the 35th overall pick of the 2021 NFL Draft, selected by the Denver Broncos in the second round.

Where is Javonte Williams from?

Javonte Williams went to high school in North Carolina, at Wallace-Rose Hill, before playing college football at North Carolina.

When is Javonte Williams's birthday?

Javonte Williams's birthday is April 25. He was born on April 25, 2000 and is 26 years old.

How long has Javonte Williams been in the NFL?

2026 is Javonte Williams's 6th NFL season; he entered the league in 2021 as a second-round pick of the Denver Broncos. View his career statistics.

What teams has Javonte Williams played for?

Javonte Williams has played for the Denver Broncos and Dallas Cowboys. View his career statistics.

What year did Javonte Williams enter the NFL?

Javonte Williams entered the NFL in 2021, when the Denver Broncos drafted him in the second round. 2026 is his 6th season.