College Career
As a redshirt freshman, Williams played in eleven games, making 21 tackles and 1 sack, with his best game coming against Kansas when he made 6 tackles. He also had 3 tackles against Troy, Oklahoma State and Baylor. After the season he was named to the First team Freshman All-Big 12.
Williams, as a sophomore he started in Missouri's twelve games. In his first year as a defensive tackle, Williams recorded 35 tackles, 5½ sacks and 9½ tackles for losses.
In his junior year, Williams, recorded 53 tackles, 10½ tackles for losses and 6 sacks. He also recovered 3 fumbles and forced 2 others.
As a senior, Williams was voted one of four team captains by his team members. Williams recorded 34 tackles, 12 1/2 tackles for a loss and 7 1/2 sacks. He also had 3 forced fumbles, 3 recovered fumbles, 4 blocked kicks, 2 sacks were for safeties and 1 touchdown. He finished #4 in sacks in University of Missouri football history (behind Brian Smith, Justin Smith (49ers) and Aldon Smith (49ers) He was also #1 in the Big 12 in career sacks (20) in 2007. Now currently #2 behind Ndamukong Suh. He was also named First Team All-Big 12
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