Kevin Williams (born August 16, 1980 in Arkadelphia, Arkansas) is a defensive tackle for the Minnesota Vikings of the NFL. He is currently one half of the “Williams Wall” (with nose tackle Pat Williams, no relation), anchoring the NFL's best rush defense for three consecutive years, only allowing an average of 68.5 rushing yards per game.
After graduating from Oklahoma State University, he was selected by the Vikings with the 9th pick of the firs...
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Kevin Williams (born August 16, 1980 in Arkadelphia, Arkansas) is a defensive tackle for the Minnesota Vikings of the NFL. He is currently one half of the “Williams Wall” (with nose tackle Pat Williams, no relation), anchoring the NFL's best rush defense for three consecutive years, only allowing an average of 68.5 rushing yards per game.
After graduating from Oklahoma State University, he was selected by the Vikings with the 9th pick of the first round in the 2003 NFL Draft.
He played tight end and defensive line at Fordyce, Arkansas High School. He had 9 receptions and 2 TDs as a senior and posted 60 tackles, 20 tackles for loss, 5 sacks, a fumble recovery for a TD and an interception returned for a touchdown. Williams was also an All-State selection in basketball. He also went to High School with Professional Boxer Damien Morris.
Williams was a mainstay on the Oklahoma State Cowboys' defensive front, starting 42 games during his career. He recorded 160 tackles, 38 tackles for loss,...
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