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About Avery Williamson — retired NFL american Football athlete

Avery Williamson is an NFL veteran with a strong personal brand built around family, faith, and community presence, giving sponsors an authentic way to reach sports fans and lifestyle audiences. His content naturally blends football credibility with travel, fashion, food, and partner-friendly activations, making him a versatile fit for campaigns that want reach and trust.


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 PRO: The Titans used their fifth-round pick in the 2014 NFL Draft on Kentucky linebacker Avery Williamson The 6-foot-1-inch, 246-pound defender entered the NFL with a reputation as an aggressive, downhill, sure-tackling inside linebacker. In 2016, Williamson led the team with 149 tackles and became the first player in the Titans era to start his career with back-to-back-to-back 100-tackle seasons. He had one of the most productive seasons of any Titans defensive rookie in recent memory in 2014. Even though he did not record his first start until Week 5, he produced 107 tackles to rank third on the team and record the highest tackle total by a rookie in the “Titans era” (1999–present). CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: • In 2016, Williamson led the team in tackles for the second consecutive season with 149 stops. • In 2015, Williamson led the team with 137 tackles and ranked third on the squad with nine tackles for loss. He became the first player in the Titans era to start his career with back-to-back 100-tackle seasons. • As a rookie, Williamson saw action in all 16 games with 12 starts at linebacker and ranked third on the team with 107 tackles. He also tied for third on the squad with three sacks. • As a senior at Kentucky, Williamson was a team captain and led the squad in tackles for the second consecutive season. His 102 tackles tied for fourth place in the SEC. TITANS TIDBITS: • Williamson grew up in the West Tennessee town of Milan, which is approximately a two-hour drive from Nashville. He lists Eddie George, Steve McNair and Jevon Kearse as his favorite Titans as a child. • During the 2016 offseason, Williamson spent time as an analyst on the set of NFL Network. • One of Williamson’s “bucket list” items is to see the pyramids in Egypt. • In 2013, he was chosen to represent the Kentucky football program on a one-week educational/service trip in Ethiopia. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: • The Milan, Tenn., native was selected by the Titans in the fifth round (151st overall) of the 2014 NFL Draft. COLLEGE: • In a four-year career at Kentucky, Williamson played in 49 games with 21 starts. He finished his career with 296 total tackles, including double-digit tackles in 12 career contests. After primarily serving on special teams in his first two years, he went over the 100-tackle mark as a junior (135) and senior (102). • As a senior (2013), played in 12 games with 11 starts and finished the season as Kentucky’s leading tackler for the second consecutive year, posting 102 total tackles to tie for fourth in the SEC. Additionally, he posted four tackles for loss, one sack, three quarterback hurries and two fumble recoveries. Served as captain in all 12 games. Had double-digit tackles in four games. Named All-SEC first team by CollegeSportsMadness.com. Earned All-SEC second-team honors from Associated Press, SEC Coaches, ESPN.com, Phil Steele’s College Football and Athlon Sports. Also named to the SEC Community Service Team. • As a junior (2012), registered 10 starts in 12 games and finished first on the team, second in the SEC and placed seventh nationally with 135 total tackles. Earned second-team All-SEC honors from CollegeSportsMadness.com and third-team All-SEC by Phil Steele’s College Football. Had eight double-figure tackle performances. Recorded a streak of four games with at least 13 tackles in each game, the first UK player to do so since Randy Holleran in 1990. Additional contributions during the season included 4.5 tackles for loss, three sacks, an interception, four passes defensed, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery. • As a sophomore (2011), played in all 12 games and registered 49 tackles, a tackle for loss, an interception, a pass defensed and a forced fumble. Recorded at least two tackles in every game. • As a freshman (2010), played in all 13 games, helping give the Wildcats depth at middle linebacker and totaled 10 tackles and one pass breakup. • At the 2014 NFL Scouting Combine, he placed sixth among linebackers with a 4.66-second 40-yard dash and third among his position group with a 4.07-second short shuttle. • Graduated in 2014 with a degree in integrated strategic communications. PERSONAL: • Attended Milan (Tenn.) High School, where he was a first-team Class AAA All-State linebacker as tabbed by the Tennessee Sports Writers Association. Led Milan to consecutive state championship finals with identical 14-1 records as a junior and senior. Named Region Defensive Player of the Year as a junior and senior. Named one of the top 15 players in Tennessee by Rivals.com. • As a senior, named West Tennessee Player of the Year by the Jackson Sun. Made 125 tackles with one interception during the regular season in his senior year, and he also rushed for 416 yards and seven touchdowns at fullback. • As a junior, collected 119 tackles, including 21 for loss. He set a Tennessee state championship game record with 22 tackles in the title contest. • Was named the Outstanding Senior of his graduating high school class, recognizing academics, character and athletics. He was also a member of the honor-student club and the Spanish Club. • At Kentucky, he was active in the community, participating in the Big Blue U Move-In (2011, 2012), the God’s Pantry project (2012, 2013), Read Across America (2012, 2013), Salvation Army bellringing (2012), the “Be the Match” bone marrow drive (2012) and several school visits. • List of favorites: (movie) “Friday”; (TV show) “Chappelle’s Show”; (music artist) Yo Gotti; (school subject) public speaking; (car) Lamborghini; (books) mysteries; (food) baked chicken; and (athlete as a child) Ray Lewis. • Follow Williamson on Twitter and Instagram at @AWilliamson54. • Born Avery Milton Williamson on March 9, 1992 in Cleveland, Ohio.

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OpenSponsorship Releases World Cup Brand Activation Data as FIFA 2026 Kicks Off

OpenSponsorship Releases World Cup Brand Activation Data as FIFA 2026 Kicks Off

Press Release · New York, NY

The world's largest athlete marketing platform reports 277 million views from soccer creators in the last eight weeks, with 1,552 bookable soccer athletes ready for brand activation across 15+ countries. Clients including Walmart and USA Today are already activating ahead of kickoff.

OpenSponsorship, the world's largest athlete marketing platform backed by Serena Williams and David Blitzer, today released proprietary data showing the scale of the creator opportunity around the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which kicks off Thursday, June 11th in North America. With brands including Walmart and USA Today already activating soccer creator campaigns through the platform, OpenSponsorship is positioned as the go-to partner for brands looking to win the biggest sports marketing moment of the decade.

277M
soccer creator views, last 8 weeks
1,552
bookable soccer athletes, 15+ countries
276
viral posts over 100K views, just 86 athletes

The platform's soccer roster has generated 277 million views in the last eight weeks alone, with 276 viral posts clearing 100,000 views across just 86 athletes. OpenSponsorship has 1,552 publicly listed and bookable soccer athletes across 15+ countries, including 893 in the United States, alongside athletes from the UK, Mexico, Canada, Spain, Brazil, France, Nigeria, and more.

Brands that can't sign elite players can still reach their audience

With 48 nations competing in the largest World Cup in history, brands face a common challenge: the biggest names are either off limits or out of budget. OpenSponsorship's data shows that mid-tier and creator talent routinely out-reaches their follower counts by 50 to 100x — giving brands access to the same passionate fan audiences at a fraction of the cost of global stars.

“The World Cup is the biggest commercial moment in sports marketing history, and the brands that win it will not be the ones who waited for the tournament to start. Our soccer athletes have already generated 277 million views in the last two months. The audience is engaged, the creators are ready, and the window to activate at the best rates closes when kickoff happens.” — Ishveen Jolly, Founder & CEO, OpenSponsorship
Walmart and USA Today: what World Cup activation actually delivers

OpenSponsorship's recent Walmart Soccer Saturday campaign demonstrates what's possible when brands activate the right soccer creators. The campaign — which featured AA9Skillz, Brittany Wilson, Matty Farias, Sean Garnier, and others — generated the following:

11.6M
total campaign views
4.5%
engagement — ~2x industry benchmark

USA Today is also activating soccer creator campaigns through OpenSponsorship ahead of the World Cup, leveraging the platform's roster of 1,552 bookable soccer athletes to reach highly engaged audiences across the US, Canada, and Mexico — the three host nations for the 2026 tournament.

“When creators genuinely love a sport and an event, it shows in the content. The Walmart campaign worked because the athletes were authentic soccer fans first and brand partners second. That authenticity is exactly what drives the kind of engagement numbers brands cannot get from traditional advertising.” — Ishveen Jolly, Founder & CEO, OpenSponsorship
The World Cup activation window

OpenSponsorship's data shows a clear opportunity curve for World Cup brand activation. Athletes are available now at pre-tournament rates, with demand and pricing expected to rise sharply once the group stage begins June 11th.

  • Kickoff — June 11: the group stage is the viral window, where trending athletes are still affordable before bidding wars begin.
  • The Final — July 19, MetLife Stadium: the highest-profile moment for brands that have already built creator relationships.

Brands that lock in creator partnerships before the tournament begins benefit from lower rates, more authentic content, and deeper athlete relationships that extend beyond the tournament window. OpenSponsorship's white-glove managed service handles sourcing, contracting, content briefing, delivery, and ROI reporting end to end.

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About OpenSponsorship

OpenSponsorship is the world's largest athlete marketing platform, connecting 25,000+ athletes and creators with brands across 160 sports and 120 countries. Launched in 2015, the company has facilitated over 9,000 accepted deals and 8,000+ successful brand-creator matches, giving it the largest proprietary dataset in athlete marketing. OpenSponsorship became profitable in 2024 and delivered 200% revenue growth in 2025. Ishveen Jolly, backed by investors Serena Williams and David Blitzer, is the Founder and CEO, winner of SBJ Game Changer 2025 and Forbes 30 Under 30. The 2026 State of Athlete and Influencer Marketing Report is available at opensponsorship.com.

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June 11, 2026

High School NIL: A Brand's Guide to Sponsoring High School Athletes

High school NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) opened a door that didn't exist three years ago: brands can now sponsor high school athletes directly, in most US states, with real money changing hands. For brands looking to reach a younger demographic, build long-term creator relationships, or get in early with future stars, this is the most overlooked opportunity in athlete marketing.

May 19, 2026

Why Athlete Influencer Marketing Is B2B's Most Underleveraged Channel

Why Athlete Influencer Marketing Is B2B's Most Underleveraged Channel

If you're running marketing for a B2B company and you haven't seriously explored athlete, sports and influencer partnerships, you're not alone;  but you're leaving one of the most effective channels on the table.

April 8, 2026

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Brands can sponsor Avery Williamson on OpenSponsorship by creating a free account, browsing Avery Williamson's profile, and sending a sponsorship proposal for social posts, appearances, or integrated campaigns. OpenSponsorship handles messaging, deliverables, and deal terms in one platform so you can connect directly with this athlete.

Avery Williamson is listed on OpenSponsorship and available for brand sponsorships. Brands can review campaign packages, audience details, and pricing on this profile, then submit a proposal to start a partnership with this athlete.

According to OpenSponsorship, estimated pricing to sponsor Avery Williamson starts at $4,000 for a social media post, $6,000 for a appearance and $36,000 for a brand ambassador campaign. Final rates depend on deliverables, usage rights, and campaign scope. Sign up on OpenSponsorship to view packages and send a proposal.

According to OpenSponsorship, Avery Williamson's audience includes 62K+ Instagram followers, interests including Home Life, Pets, Food & Drink, Alcohol, Fashion, and more, based in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. Brands can use this profile to evaluate reach, content niche, and sponsorship fit before sending a proposal.

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Artist Avery Williamson partners with MSU on Grand River art installation - Michigan State University

March 23, 2026

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June 12, 2026

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April 17, 2026

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Clyde Archie Williamson Obituary | Stephens Funeral Home | Manning, SC - Tribute Archive

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