Background
Kasen Williams was born on May 20, 1992 to Aaron and Rhonda Williams.
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He attended Skyline High School in Sammamish, Washington, where he lettered in football, track, and basketball. He finished the season with 36 receptions for 427 yards and 6 touchdowns.
Career
Despite earning offers from multiple major football programs, Williams committed to Washington on August 28, 2010. In his freshman season, Williams appeared in all 13 games as a wide receiver and punt returner. In his sophomore season, Williams earned honorable mention All-Pac-12 honors, and started in every game.
He totaled 77 catches, earning him third place on the Huskies" all-time single-season reception list.
He finished with 878 receiving yards and 6 touchdowns. During his junior season, he started every game until the week nine matchup against Cal, where he suffered a season ending broken fibula.
Williams played in every game in his senior season, starting six. He finished with a career low 20 receptions for 189 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Due to not receiving an invitation to the 2015 NFL Combine, Williams received minimal attention from professional scouts.
Williams signed with the Cincinnati Bengals shortly after the 2015 NFL Draft. However, after a failed physical, he was released. The Seattle Seahawks signed Williams to a rookie minicamp contract, where he impressed coaches with his sure-handed catching ability.
On June 12, 2015, he was signed by the Seattle Seahawks.
He was released on September 5, 2015. However, on September 6, he was signed to the Seattle Seahawks" 10-man practice roster.
On December 26, 2015, Williams was signed to the Seahawks" 53-man roster, replacing tight-end Anthony McCoy who was put on Injured Reserve.
