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Encyclopedia > Mario Williams
Mario Williams
Houston Texans — No. 90
Defensive end
Date of Birth: January 31, 1985 (1985-01-31) (age 22)
Place of Birth: Richlands, North Carolina
Height: 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) Weight: 285 lb (129 kg)
National Football League Debut
2006 for the Houston Texans
Career Highlights and Awards
  • No notable achievements
Career History
College: North Carolina State
NFL Draft: 2006 / Round: 1 / Pick: 1
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Stats at NFL.com

Mario Williams (born January 31, 1985 in Jacksonville, North Carolina) is an American football defensive end for the Houston Texans of the National Football League. He played college football at North Carolina State from 2003 to 2005. He was selected first overall by the Texans in the 2006 NFL Draft, being the first Atlantic Coast Conference player chosen as the first overall pick. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (2000x1312, 613 KB) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Mario Williams Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera or scanner used to... This article is about the current National Football League team. ... In team sports, the squad number, shirt number, jersey number, sweater number, or uniform number is the number worn on a players uniform. ... Defensive end is the name of a defensive position in the sport of American football. ... is the 31st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the year. ... Richlands is a town located in Onslow County, North Carolina. ... The 2006 season of the National Football League (NFL) was the 87th one played by the major professional American football league in the United States. ... This article is about the current National Football League team. ... This is a list of athletic conferences of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). ... North Carolina State University is a public, coeducational, extensive research university located in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States. ... The NFL Draft (officially the NFL Annual Player Selection Meeting[1]) is an annual sports draft in which National Football League (NFL) teams take turns, through seven rounds[2], selecting amateur college American football players and other first-time eligible players. ... The 2006 National Football League Draft , the 71st in league history, took place in New York City at Radio City Music Hall on April 29 and April 30, 2006. ... This article is about the current National Football League team. ... is the 31st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the year. ... Nickname: Location of Jacksonville within North Carolina Coordinates: , Country State County Onslow Founded 1757 Incorporated 1842 Government  - Mayor Sammy Phillips Area  - City 45. ... United States simply as football, is a competitive team sport that is both fast-paced and strategic. ... Defensive end is the name of a defensive position in the sport of American football. ... This article is about the current National Football League team. ... NFL redirects here. ... A college football game between Colorado State and Air Force. ... North Carolina State University is a public, coeducational, extensive research university located in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States. ... The 2006 National Football League Draft , the 71st in league history, took place in New York City at Radio City Music Hall on April 29 and April 30, 2006. ... The Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) is one of the oldest collegiate athletic leagues in the United States. ...

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College career

While playing in the ACC under coach Chuck Amato, Williams played the defensive end position. He was a "blue chip" recruit coming out of Richlands High School, and he did not disappoint, starting at DE all three seasons. He recorded 175 tackles and 25.5 sacks in his 36 game career. He was named to Sports Illustrated's All American team in 2005 and was named to the All-ACC team in 2004 and 2005. The Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) is one of the oldest collegiate athletic leagues in the United States. ... Chuck Amato (born June 26, 1946 in Easton, Pennsylvania) was the head football coach of North Carolina State University. ... The term blue chip is also commonly used to describe collegiate athletes who are being targeted to be drafted by professional sports teams. ... Richlands High School is located in Richlands, North Carolina in Onslow County. ...


At the NFL Combine, he ran the 40 yard dash in 4.66 seconds with a 40.5 inch vertical leap, 10-foot broad jump and did 35 repetitions in the 225-pound bench press. During the 2005 season, he started 12 games, recording 62 total tackles with 24 tackles for loss, 14.5 sacks, 15 hurries, a safety and a blocked kick.[1] Mario Williams developed his prowess from his formidable days at North Carolina State (NC State). Mario excelled not only on the field, but in the classroom as well. While attending NC State, Mario maintained a 3.68 grade point average and according to reports, he would often be seen studying in the library on Friday and Saturday nights. The National Invitational Camp or NFL Combine, as it is more widely known, is a week-long showcase, occurring every February in Indianapolis, Indianas RCA Dome, where college football players perform physical and mental tests in front of NFL coaches, general managers and scouts. ... The 40-yard dash is a sprint covering 40 yards (36. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Vertical Jump. ... The long jump (formerly called broad jump) is an athletic (track and field) event in which athletes attempt to land as far from their take-off points as possible. ... A soldier (lying down) performs a bench press The bench press is a weightlifting exercise which primarily focuses on the development of the pectoralis major muscle as well as other supporting muscles including the the anterior deltoids, serratus anterior, coracobrachialis, and the triceps. ...


NFL career

2006 NFL Draft

On the eve of the 2006 NFL Draft, the Houston Texans announced that they had signed the N.C. State standout to a six-year, $54 million contract, ending speculation that Houston would draft USC running back Reggie Bush or hometown quarterback Vince Young. Texans GM Charley Casserly stated that while he believes both Reggie Bush and Vince Young will make excellent pros, the Texans chose to improve defensively. On Saturday, April 29, 2006, Mario Williams was selected as the #1 overall draft pick for the Houston Texans in the 2006 NFL draft.[1] Back in Houston, however, many people booed as he was picked.[2] Reginald Alfred Bush II (born March 2, 1985 in San Diego, California), commonly known as Reggie and nicknamed The te gay cheaterT, Baby Matrix (by Joe Horn) and The Presidents Black Brother (alluding to President Bush), is an American football player who plays for the New Orleans Saints... Navy quarterback Aaron Polanco sets up to throw. ... Vincent Paul Young, Jr. ... Charlie Casserly is an NFL football analyst for CBS Sports who has previously served as General Manager for the Washington Redskins and the Houston Texans. ... Reginald Alfred Bush II (born March 2, 1985 in San Diego, California), commonly known as Reggie and nicknamed The te gay cheaterT, Baby Matrix (by Joe Horn) and The Presidents Black Brother (alluding to President Bush), is an American football player who plays for the New Orleans Saints... Vincent Paul Young, Jr. ... is the 119th day of the year (120th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The 2006 National Football League Draft , the 71st in league history, took place in New York City at Radio City Music Hall on April 29 and April 30, 2006. ... Houston redirects here. ...


It has been reported that more than $26 million of the contract will be in guaranteed money, and provided that Williams lives up to performance goals listed in the contract, the deal could be worth more than $60 million all together. Many commentators immediately criticized the decision to select Williams ahead of Bush, with Len Pasquarelli claiming that the administration of the Houston Texans was "suffering from astigmatism".[3], and ESPN columnist Bill Simmons suggesting that all professional sports teams should hire a Vice President of Common Sense[4]. Len Pasquarelli is an American sportswriter and analyst with ESPN.com and a 25-year veteran of covering the NFL. He joined ESPN.com in 2001 and has since become a frequent contributor to the other ESPN outlets, including SportsCenter, ESPNEWS, ESPN Radio and ESPN The Magazine. ... In optics, astigmatism (from Greek: α- a- without + στίγματος stigmatos, gen. ... Bill Simmons Bill Simmons (born 1969) is a columnist for Page2 on ESPN.com and ESPN The Magazine. ...

Pre-draft measureables
Wt 40y 20ss 3-cone Vert BP Wonderlic
295 lb* 4.70s* 4.36s* 7.19s* 40 1/2"* 35*[5] X
(* represents NFL Combine)

Houston Texans

On October 1st, 2006, Williams recorded his first sack and a half against the Miami Dolphins' Daunte Culpepper in the Texans first win of the season 17-15. Three weeks later on October 22nd, Williams sacked Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Byron Leftwich and recovered a fumble in the Texans 27-7 upset. The 40-yard dash is a sprint covering 40 yards (36. ... The 20-yard shuttle, also simply called the short shuttle, is a test performed by American football athletes at the NFL combine. ... The 3 cone drill, or three cone drill, is a test performed by American football athletes at the NFL combine. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... A soldier (lying down) performs a bench press The bench press is a weightlifting exercise which primarily focuses on the development of the pectoralis major muscle as well as other supporting muscles including the the anterior deltoids, serratus anterior, coracobrachialis, and the triceps. ... The Wonderlic Personnel Test (often referred to as Wunderlich) is an intelligence test primarily known for being administered to prospective players in the National Football League since the 1970s. ... The National Invitational Camp or NFL Combine, as it is more widely known, is a week-long showcase, occurring every February in Indianapolis, Indianas RCA Dome, where college football players perform physical and mental tests in front of NFL coaches, general managers and scouts. ... City Miami Gardens, Florida Other nicknames The Fins Team colors Aqua, Coral, White and Navy Head Coach liljimjim Owner Wayne Huizenga General manager Randy Mueller Mascot T.D. League/Conference affiliations American Football League (1966-1969) Eastern Division (1966-1969) National Football League (1970–present) American Football Conference (1970-present... Daunte Culpepper (born January 28, 1977 in Ocala, Florida) is an American football quarterback who plays for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League. ... TexAns is a name of a band that Tools Maynard James Keenan previously sang for. ... City Jacksonville, Florida Other nicknames The Jags Team colors Teal, Black, White, and Gold Head Coach Jack Del Rio Owner Wayne Weaver General manager James Harris Mascot Jaxson de Ville League/Conference affiliations National Football League (1995–present) American Football Conference (1995-present) AFC Central (1995-2001) AFC South (2002... Byron Antron Leftwich (born January 14, 1980 in Washington, D.C.) is an American football quarterback who currently plays for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League. ... TexAns is a name of a band that Tools Maynard James Keenan previously sang for. ...


In the 2006 season, Mario Williams accumulated 35 tackles, 12 assists and 4.5 sacks, and 1 forced fumble.


Early in the 2007 season Mario Williams has had played well with an outstanding performance in the first game of his sophomore season. The defensive end had five tackles, two sacks, and returned a fumble by Chief's rookie fullback Mark Asaud for a touchdown. As of December 3, 2007 Mario has recorded 40 tackles, 2 forced fumbles (1 recovered for a TD), and a team high 8.5 sacks.

References

  1. ^ a b "Texans ink DE Williams, to draft him No. 1", NFL.com, 2006-04-28. Retrieved on 2006-07-21. 
  2. ^ Lopez, John P.. "Williams passes test of character", Houston Chronicle, 2006-05-19. Retrieved on 2006-07-21. 
  3. ^ Pasquarelli, Len. "Snubbing Bush a Texans-size blunder", ESPN.com, 2006-04-28. Retrieved on 2006-07-21. 
  4. ^ Simmons, Bill. "Welcome back, mailbag", ESPN.com, 2006-05-19. Retrieved on 2006-07-21. 
  5. ^ http://www.packers.com/news/stories/2006/04/19/1/

External links

  • Mario Williams' Website
  • Profile at HoustonTexans.com
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Alex Smith		 1st Overall Pick in NFL Draft
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