William Likely


William Likely III is an American football cornerback who is currently a free agent. He played college football for the University of Maryland Terrapins football.
On September 5, 2015, Likely broke a 76-year-old Big Ten Conference single-game record when he returned punts for 233 yards in the season opener against Richmond. He was selected by both the coaches and media as a first-team return specialist and also by the coaches as a first-team defensive back on the 2015 All-Big Ten Conference football team.

College career

Likely played for the Maryland Terrapins from 2013 to 2016.
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New England Patriots

Likely signed with the Patriots as an undrafted free agent on June 5, 2017. He was waived on September 2, 2017.

Toronto Argonauts

The Toronto Argonauts signed Likely to their practice squad on August 21, 2018.

Hamilton Tiger-Cats

Likely was signed to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats' practice roster on June 18, 2019. He was promoted to the active roster on July 12, and demoted to the practice roster on July 31. He was promoted again on September 19, and demoted again on September 26. He was released from the practice roster after the season on November 26, 2019.

DC Defenders

Likely signed with the DC Defenders of the XFL during mini-camp in December 2019. He was waived during final roster cuts on January 22, 2020.