Argos sign former NFL first-rounder Williams

Williams played at the University of Southern California and was selected 10th overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2005 NFL draft.

The Toronto Argonauts signed import receiver Mike Williams, the team announced Thursday.

Williams was drafted 10th overall in the 2005 NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions and spent five seasons with the Lions, Oakland Raiders and Seattle Seahawks.

In his five years in the NFL, Williams played 56 games, registering 127 receptions for 1,526 yards and five touchdowns. Williams’ 2010 season was his most impressive as in 14 games he made 65 catches for 751 yards and two touchdowns.

Williams was a dominant college player with the University of Southern California, playing 26 games in two years and getting 176 receptions for 2,579 yards and 30 touchdowns.

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