Charlotte's all-time blocked kicks leader who parlayed a breakout senior season into a shot with the Ravens.
Reid Williford spent four seasons at Charlotte, developing from a promising freshman into one of the 49ers' most productive linebackers before signing with Baltimore as an undrafted free agent in 2026. The Nashville native heads into his rookie camp looking to make an impact on defense and special teams.
Path to the league
Williford was a four-year starter-caliber contributor at Charlotte, earning All-Conference Freshman Team honors in 2022 before developing into a full-time starter. He went unselected in the 2026 NFL Draft and signed a three-year deal with the Ravens as an undrafted free agent.
Career highlights
Williford led Charlotte with 77 total tackles as a junior in 2024, adding 6.5 tackles for loss and two sacks. He holds the school's career record with three blocked kicks and earned Preseason All-Conference Second Team recognition from Athlon Sports and Phil Steele heading into his senior year.
2025 season recap
In his final season at Charlotte, Williford recorded 74 tackles and four sacks, capping a productive college career. He signed with the Ravens as an undrafted free agent shortly after the 2026 draft concluded.
Sources
- ESPN: Reid Williford
- Charlotte 49ers Athletics: Reid Williford
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Linebacker
- Group
- defense
- College
- Charlotte
- Hometown
- Franklin, TN, USA
- Age
- 22
- Status
- active
