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Canaan Williams
LB · #29 ·
TransferGrad
Height6'0"
Weight218 lbs
Est. eligibility2 yrs
Production index
High
Roster status
RosteredCanaan Williams (LB) committed to Kent State University
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Last updatedNov 10, 2026, 1:13 AM
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Background
2025 (R-Junior) Preseason Athlon Sports All-MAC Fourth Team Preseason Phil Steele All-MAC Fourth Team Appeared in 10 games for the Golden Flashes Recorded 40 total tackles (15 unassisted, 25 assisted) Had half a tackle for loss for 4 yards including half a sack Registered 1 quarterback hurry Broke up 1 pass Season-high 7 tackles came vs Bowling Green Posted 5 tackles at Akron 2024 (R-Sophomore) Started 9 of 11 games played in 2024 for the Golden Flashes Recorded 46 tackles including 3 tackles for loss Recorded 1 interception, quarterback hurry, and pass breakup on the season Had a career high of 7 tackles at Miami (OH)
Hometown
🏴Waldorf, MD
High schoolRock Creek Christian Academy
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Career path
- TransferredCanaan Williams (LB) officially transferred from Kent State University to Austin Peay State University
- EnrolledCanaan Williams (LB) enrolled at Kent State University · from the season record
Career stats
| YR | SCHOOL | GP | GS | DEF SNAPS | PROD | TACK | SOLO | TFL | TACK YDS | SACK | PDEF | PBU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Austin Peay State University | 9 | 9 | -- | High | 40 | 22 | 4.5 | 0 | 1.0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 |  Kent State University | 10 | 9 | -- | Med. | 40 | 15 | 1 | 4 | 0.5 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 | Kent State University | 11 | 9 | -- | High | 46 | 18 | 6 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Career | 30 | 27 | -- | High | 126 | 55 | 11.5 | 15 | 1.5 | 5 | 2 |
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Profile last updated Nov 10, 2026