Denver Broncos
2023 Courage Award Winner
- Position RB
- Height 5-10
- Weight 220 lbs
- NFL Exp. 3 yrs
For his courage in the face of adversity, running back Javonte Williams was named the team’s 2023 Ed Block Courage Award winner, it was announced in a team meeting on Thursday
Williams was selected by his teammates for his approach and dedication to the rehab process after suffering a season-ending knee injury on Oct. 2, 2022. He spent the entire offseason rehabbing a torn ACL and LCL in his right knee.
Selected by Denver in the second round (35th overall) of the 2021 NFL Draft from the University of North Carolina, Williams has recorded 403 rushes for 1,691 yards (4.2 avg.) with four touchdowns and 88 receptions for 547 yards (6.2 avg.) with five scores. This season, Williams has started 10-of-11 games played, collecting 739 scrimmage yards (584 rushing, 155 receiving), including 16 rushes of 10+ yards.
Javonte Williams
2023 Ed Block Courage Award Winner
For his courage in the face of adversity, running back Javonte Williams was named the team’s 2023 Ed Block Courage Award winner, it was announced in a team meeting on Thursday
Williams was selected by his teammates for his approach and dedication to the rehab process after suffering a season-ending knee injury on Oct. 2, 2022. He spent the entire offseason rehabbing a torn ACL and LCL in his right knee.
Selected by Denver in the second round (35th overall) of the 2021 NFL Draft from the University of North Carolina, Williams has recorded 403 rushes for 1,691 yards (4.2 avg.) with four touchdowns and 88 receptions for 547 yards (6.2 avg.) with five scores. This season, Williams has started 10-of-11 games played, collecting 739 scrimmage yards (584 rushing, 155 receiving), including 16 rushes of 10+ yards.
| Position | RB |
|---|---|
| Height | 5-10 |
| Weight | 220 lbs |
| College | North Carolina |
| NFL Experience | 3 years |
Past Winners
- 2022 - KJ Hamler
- 2021 - Courtland Sutton
- 2020 - Bradley Chubb
- 2019 - Andy Janovich
- 2018 - Jeff Heuerman
- 2017 - Todd Davis
- 2016 - Matt Paradis
- 2015 - Danny Trevathan & Brandon Marshall
- 2014 - Chris Harris Jr.
- 2013 - Knowshon Moreno
- 2012 - Chris Kuper
- 2011 - Elvis Dumervil
- 2010 - Ryan Clady
- 2009 - Brian Dawkins
- 2008 - Marquand Manuel
- 2007 - John Engelberger
- 2006 - Louis Green
- 2005 - Dwayne Carswell
- 2004 - Dan Neil
- 2003 - Tom Nalen
- 2002 - Keith Burns
- 2001 - Terrell Davis
- 2000 - John Mobley
- 1999 - Rod Smith
- 1998 - Tony Jones
- 1997 - Steve Atwater
- 1996 - Ed McCaffrey
- 1995 - Dave Wyman
- 1994 - Rondell Jones
- 1993 - Simon Fletcher
- 1992 - Dennis Smith
- 1991 - John Elway
- 1990 - Keith Kartz
- 1989 - Rick Dennison
- 1988 - Gerald Wilhite
- 1986 - Rubin Carter
- 1985 - Rulon Jones
- 1984 - Keith Bishop