Jameson Williams recently spoke to Eric Woodyard of ESPN, and he said he wants to take over the legacy of jersey No. 9.
Why it matters: Quarterback Matthew Stafford wore the number 9 for the Detroit Lions, and many fans have a strong emotional attachment to the memory of Stafford, who now plays for the Los Angeles Rams.
- “9 is a legendary number for Detroit, but no disrespect, I want to take over that legacy,” Williams said. “I want 9 to be remembered because of me and what I did for Detroit.” – Jameson Williams.
- Williams has not played in a football game in over 11 months, and he will likely take some time to get acclimated to the NFL.
- Before the season, Jameson Williams spoke to Matthew Stafford, and he got his blessing to wear No. 9 with the Detroit Lions.
