Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams celebrates his touchdown catch against the Vikings during the first half on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, at Ford Field Kirthmon F. Dozier / USA TODAY NETWORK

Lions rookie WR Jameson Williams finds special place for first TD ball

By Cory Woodroof | Last updated 12/16/22

Detroit Lions rookie wide receiver Jameson Williams is keeping his first touchdown ball close to home.

In fact, he's keeping the special momento right where he sleeps.

Jameson Williams said his first NFL touchdown is just that, his first NFL touchdown. But the ball...

"I ain't gonna lie. The ball, it's at my house right now. It's in my bed," the Lions rookie said. pic.twitter.com/8U0zYJEUGL
— Brad Galli (@BradGalli) December 15, 2022

The former Alabama wideout didn't get to start his NFL playing career until Week 13 after nursing an ACL injury.

However, he took his first catch to the house on a 41-yard touchdown strike from Detroit quarterback Jared Goff.

Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams scored his first career NFL touchdown.

Check it out: @WXYZDetroit photographer @CBrit24 decided before the TD play to ISO the Alabama rookie. pic.twitter.com/WATdumo5T4
— Brad Galli (@BradGalli) December 11, 2022

The first-round wideout looked incredibly happy to take his first profession catch in for six.

This angle of Jameson Williams celebrating his touchdown warms my heart.

(via @Lions Instagram) pic.twitter.com/S6nF6XQYjF
— Jeremy Reisman (@DetroitOnLion) December 12, 2022

In Detroit, Williams should in due time position himself as the Lions' top receiving option. The 6-7 Lions have won five of their last six and are pushing for a last-second Wild Card spot in the NFC.

The Lions picked Williams to help its struggling receiving core. However, Williams and fellow receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown project to be a lethal two-headed monster going ahead.

Even though he's missed most of the season, Detroit now has its promising offensive rookie to help its surging offense. That's something that can help this team rest easy in the weeks to come.

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