The BC Lions announced on Thursday that they have signed American running back Jordan Terrell and released American defensive back Denzel Williams.
**RB Jordan Terrell – Barton (5’10, 210 lbs, 23 y/o)**
Jordan Terrell played 37 games for Barton, rushing 969 times for 5,487 yards (5.7 yards per carry) and 44 touchdowns. He recorded over 1,600 rushing yards in each of his last three seasons and also caught 39 passes for 320 yards and 2 touchdowns. In his final season, Terrell rushed 268 times for 1,732 yards (6.5 average) and 11 touchdowns. He set a school record in his last game with 403 rushing yards and 4 touchdowns.
Terrell was named to the AFCA Division II All-America Second Team in 2023 and earned All-South Atlantic Conference honors twice.
During his pro day, Terrell ran a 4.5-second 40-yard dash, a 4.3-second shuttle, and a 7.17-second 3-cone drill. He also recorded a 35-inch vertical jump, 21 reps on the bench press, and a 10-foot broad jump.
**DB Denzel Williams – Villanova (5’10, 190 lbs, 26 y/o)**
Denzel Williams was initially signed by the BC Lions in January. He played for Villanova in 2020 and 2021, starting all 15 games he appeared in. During his time with the program, Williams recorded 17 solo tackles, 11 assisted tackles, 7 passes defended, 2 interceptions, and 2 tackles for loss. He earned the CAA Commissioner’s Honour Roll Award in the Spring and Fall of 2020 and the Spring of 2021.
Before joining Villanova, Williams spent three seasons at Sacred Heart, playing in 28 games with 9 starts. There, he tallied 27 solo tackles and 8 assisted tackles.
After his collegiate career, Williams signed with the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2022 but was released in mid-August. He played in the USFL in 2023, appearing in one game with the Philadelphia Stars.
