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{{short description|American football guard}}
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{{other people|Chris Williams}}
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|position=[[Offensive lineman]]
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| position = [[Guard (gridiron football)|Guard]]
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|birth_place=[[Glynn, Louisiana]]
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|high_school=[[Catholic High School (Baton Rouge, Louisiana)|Catholic]]<br/>([[Baton Rouge, Louisiana]])
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|college=[[Vanderbilt Commodores football|Vanderbilt]]
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| high_school = [[Catholic High School (Baton Rouge, Louisiana)|Catholic]]<br/>([[Baton Rouge, Louisiana]])
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| college = [[Vanderbilt Commodores football|Vanderbilt]] (2004–2007)
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| pastteams =
* [[Chicago Bears]] ({{NFL Year|2008}}–{{NFL Year|2012}})
* [[Chicago Bears]] ({{NFL Year|2008}}–{{NFL Year|2012}})
* [[St. Louis Rams]] ({{NFL Year|2012}}–{{NFL Year|2013}})
* [[St. Louis Rams]] ({{NFL Year|2012}}–{{NFL Year|2013}})
* [[Buffalo Bills]] ({{NFL Year|2014}})
* [[Buffalo Bills]] ({{NFL Year|2014}})
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* First-team All-[[Southeastern Conference|SEC]] ([[2007 All-SEC football team|2007]])
* First-team [[List of All-SEC football teams|All-SEC]] ([[2007 All-SEC football team|2007]])
* Second-team All-[[Southeastern Conference|SEC]] ([[2006 All-SEC football team|2006]])
* Second-team [[List of All-SEC football teams|All-SEC]] ([[2006 All-SEC football team|2006]])
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'''Christopher Joseph Williams''' (born August 26, 1985) is a former [[American football]] [[Guard (American football)|guard]]. He played [[college football]] at [[Vanderbilt Commodores football|Vanderbilt]] and was drafted by the [[Chicago Bears]] 14th overall in the [[2008 NFL Draft]]. Williams also played for the [[St. Louis Rams]] and the [[Buffalo Bills]].
'''Christopher Joseph Williams''' (born August 26, 1985) is an American former professional [[American football|football]] player who was a [[Guard (gridiron football)|guard]] in the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He played [[college football]] for the [[Vanderbilt Commodores football|Vanderbilt Commodores]] and was selected by the [[Chicago Bears]] 14th overall in the [[2008 NFL draft]]. Williams also played for the [[St. Louis Rams]] and the [[Buffalo Bills]].


==College career==
==College career==
After graduating from [[Catholic High School (Baton Rouge, Louisiana)]], Williams attended Vanderbilt where he played in 36 games and started 33 games. In 2007, he was First-team All-[[Southeastern Conference]] after allowing just one sack in 12 games. As a junior, Williams was a Second-team All-SEC selection after starting all 12 games at left tackle and allowing a single quarterback sack. The prior season Williams played all twelve games, starting nine at left guard but also playing left tackle. Williams was redshirted as a true freshman and did not see action the following season either.
After graduating from [[Catholic High School (Baton Rouge, Louisiana)]], Williams attended Vanderbilt where he played in 36 games and started 33 games. In 2007, he was First-team [[List of All-SEC football teams|All-Southeastern Conference]] after allowing just one sack in 12 games. As a junior, Williams was a Second-team All-SEC selection after starting all 12 games at left tackle and allowing a single quarterback sack. The prior season Williams played all twelve games, starting nine at left guard but also playing left tackle. Williams was redshirted as a true freshman and did not see action the following season either.


==Professional career==
==Professional career==
{{NFL predraft
| height ft = 6
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| weight = 315
| dash = 5.17
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| twenty split = 2.98
| shuttle = 4.85
| cone drill = 7.95
| vertical = 25.0
| broad ft = 8
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| arm span = 33 1/2
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| note = All values from [[NFL Combine]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=2008 NFL Draft Scout Chris Williams College Football Profile |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=25827&DraftYear=2008 |access-date=December 30, 2023 |website=DraftScout.com}}</ref>
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===Chicago Bears===
===Chicago Bears===
Williams was drafted by the Bears 14th overall in the [[2008 NFL Draft]]. On July 23, 2008, it was announced that he had signed a five-year contract with the Bears.<ref name="signed">{{cite web | author=Larry Mayer | title=First-round draft pick agrees to five-year contract | url=http://www.chicagobears.com/news/NewsStory.asp?story_id=4887 | work=chicagobears.com | date=July 23, 2008 | accessdate=July 23, 2008 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080724141331/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/NewsStory.asp?story_id=4887 | archive-date=July 24, 2008 | dead-url=yes | df=mdy-all }}</ref> Williams missed the camp's first weekend after sustaining a minor back injury.<ref>{{cite news|first=Matt |last=Trowbridge |coauthors= |title=Bears’ top pick leaves practice with stiff back |date=July 24, 2008 |publisher=[[Rockford Register Star]] |url=http://www.rrstar.com/sports/x1542099647/Bears-top-pick-leaves-practice-with-stiff-back |archive-url=https://archive.is/20120914090723/http://www.rrstar.com/sports/x1542099647/Bears-top-pick-leaves-practice-with-stiff-back |dead-url=yes |archive-date=September 14, 2012 |work= |pages= |accessdate=August 3, 2008 |language= }}</ref> He was later diagnosed with separate injury, a herniated disc, which required minor surgery to repair.<ref name="back">{{cite news |first=Brad |last=Biggs |title=First-round pick Williams has back surgery |date=August 7, 2008 |newspaper=[[Chicago Sun-Times]] |url=http://blogs.suntimes.com/bears/2008/08/firstround_pick_williams_has_b.html |accessdate=August 8, 2008 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080808193020/http://blogs.suntimes.com/bears/2008/08/firstround_pick_williams_has_b.html |archivedate=August 8, 2008 }}</ref><ref name="back"/>
Williams was drafted by the Bears in the first round with the 14th overall pick in the [[2008 NFL draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2008 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2008/draft.htm |access-date=2023-05-11 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> On July 23, 2008, it was announced that he had signed a five-year contract with the Bears.<ref name="signed">{{Cite web |last=Mayer |first=Larry |date=July 23, 2008 |title=First-round draft pick agrees to five-year contract |url=http://www.chicagobears.com/news/NewsStory.asp?story_id=4887 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080724141331/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/NewsStory.asp?story_id=4887 |archive-date=July 24, 2008 |access-date=July 23, 2008 |website=ChicagoBears.com |df=mdy-all}}</ref> Williams missed the camp's first weekend after sustaining a minor back injury.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Trowbridge |first=Matt |date=July 24, 2008 |title=Bears' top pick leaves practice with stiff back |publisher=[[Rockford Register Star]] |url=http://www.rrstar.com/sports/x1542099647/Bears-top-pick-leaves-practice-with-stiff-back |url-status=dead |access-date=August 3, 2008 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120914090723/http://www.rrstar.com/sports/x1542099647/Bears-top-pick-leaves-practice-with-stiff-back |archive-date=September 14, 2012}}</ref> He was later diagnosed with separate injury, a herniated disc, which required minor surgery to repair.<ref name="back">{{Cite news |last=Biggs |first=Brad |date=August 7, 2008 |title=First-round pick Williams has back surgery |work=[[Chicago Sun-Times]] |url=http://blogs.suntimes.com/bears/2008/08/firstround_pick_williams_has_b.html |url-status=dead |access-date=August 8, 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080808193020/http://blogs.suntimes.com/bears/2008/08/firstround_pick_williams_has_b.html |archive-date=August 8, 2008}}</ref>


Williams started taking part in conditioning and work-out drills in September.<ref>{{cite news | first=Larry | last=Mayer | coauthors= | title=Williams takes first major step back on road to recovery | date=September 25, 2008 | publisher= | url =http://www.chicagobears.com/news/NewsStory.asp?story_id=5177 | work =chicagobears.com | pages = | accessdate = September 25, 2008 | language = }}</ref> On November 2, 2008, he made his professional debut on the special teams in a win against the [[Detroit Lions]].<ref>{{cite news | first= | last= | coauthors= | title=Bears rally behind Grossman to keep Lions winless | date=November 2, 2008 | publisher=[[Associated Press]] | url=http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/recap?game_id=29645&displayPage=tab_recap&season=2008&week=REG9 | work= | pages= | accessdate= November 2, 2008 | language=}}</ref> Williams was a starter in 2009, and played at right tackle to accommodate [[Orlando Pace]], whom the team acquired via free agency on April 2, 2009.<ref>{{cite news | first=Larry | last=Mayer | coauthors= |authorlink= | title=Williams doesn't mind making move from left to right tackle | date=April 9, 2009 | publisher=''chicagobears.com'' | url =http://www.chicagobears.com/news/NewsStory.asp?story_id=5721 | work = | pages = | accessdate = April 11, 2009 | language = }}</ref> Smith eventually moved Williams back to left tackle after Pace was faced with inconsistent play and injuries. His first major test was to protect [[Jay Cutler (American football)|Jay Cutler]]'s blindside against the highly touted [[Baltimore Ravens]] defense. The following week, he was paired against [[Jared Allen]] of the [[Minnesota Vikings]], one of the League's top defensive lineman and pass rushers.<ref>{{cite news | first=Brad | last=Biggs | title=Big test for Chris Williams against Minnesota Vikings | date=December 24, 2009 | newspaper=[[Chicago Tribune]] | url =http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/chi-24-bears-chicago-dec24,0,5015484.story | accessdate = December 29, 2009 }}</ref> Williams' prevented Allen from sacking Cutler, as the Bears beat the Vikings, 36–30.<ref>{{cite news | first=Andrew | last=Seligman | coauthors= |authorlink= | title=Cutler leads Bears over Vikings, 36–30 in OT | date=December 29, 2009 | publisher=[[Yahoo! Sports]] | url =https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/recap?gid=20091228003 | work =Associated Press | pages = | accessdate = December 29, 2009 | language = }}</ref>
Williams started taking part in conditioning and work-out drills in September.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Mayer |first=Larry |date=September 25, 2008 |title=Williams takes first major step back on road to recovery |work=chicagobears.com |url=http://www.chicagobears.com/news/NewsStory.asp?story_id=5177 |url-status=dead |access-date=September 25, 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080925101203/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/NewsStory.asp?story_id=5177 |archive-date=September 25, 2008}}</ref> On November 2, 2008, he made his professional debut on the special teams in a win against the [[Detroit Lions]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=November 2, 2008 |title=Bears rally behind Grossman to keep Lions winless |publisher=[[Associated Press]] |url=http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/recap?game_id=29645&displayPage=tab_recap&season=2008&week=REG9 |url-status=dead |access-date=November 2, 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081106112307/http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/recap?game_id=29645&displayPage=tab_recap&season=2008&week=REG9 |archive-date=November 6, 2008}}</ref> Williams was a starter in 2009, and played at right tackle to accommodate [[Orlando Pace]], whom the team acquired via free agency on April 2, 2009.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Mayer |first=Larry |date=April 9, 2009 |title=Williams doesn't mind making move from left to right tackle |publisher=ChicagoBears.com |url=http://www.chicagobears.com/news/NewsStory.asp?story_id=5721 |url-status=dead |access-date=April 11, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090411031947/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/NewsStory.asp?STORY_ID=5721 |archive-date=April 11, 2009}}</ref> Smith eventually moved Williams back to left tackle after Pace was faced with inconsistent play and injuries. His first major test was to protect [[Jay Cutler]]'s blindside against the highly touted [[Baltimore Ravens]] defense. The following week, he was paired against [[Jared Allen]] of the [[Minnesota Vikings]], one of the League's top defensive lineman and pass rushers.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Biggs |first=Brad |date=December 24, 2009 |title=Big test for Chris Williams against Minnesota Vikings |work=[[Chicago Tribune]] |url=http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/chi-24-bears-chicago-dec24,0,5015484.story |access-date=December 29, 2009}}</ref> Williams' prevented Allen from sacking Cutler, as the Bears beat the Vikings, 36–30.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Seligman |first=Andrew |date=December 29, 2009 |title=Cutler leads Bears over Vikings, 36–30 in OT |publisher=[[Yahoo! Sports]] |agency=Associated Press |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/recap?gid=20091228003 |access-date=December 29, 2009}}</ref>


Williams started the 2010 season as the Bears starting left tackle. However, he was injured early during the team's second game against the [[Dallas Cowboys]]. Williams spent the next several weeks nursing a [[hamstring injury]] and missed three games. Upon recovering from his injury, [[Mike Tice]], the team's offensive line coach, decided to move Williams to the left [[guard (American football)|guard]] position.<ref>{{cite web|last=Seligman|first=Andrew|title=Back from hamstring injury, Bears' Williams could be at left guard instead of tackle|url=http://www.latimes.com/sports/football/nfl/wire/sns-ap-fbn-bears-line,0,3232366.story|work=LA Times|accessdate=October 20, 2010}} {{Dead link|date=November 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref>
Williams started the 2010 season as the Bears starting left tackle. However, he was injured early during the team's second game against the [[Dallas Cowboys]]. Williams spent the next several weeks nursing a [[hamstring injury]] and missed three games. Upon recovering from his injury, [[Mike Tice]], the team's offensive line coach, decided to move Williams to the left [[guard (American football)|guard]] position.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Seligman |first=Andrew |title=Back from hamstring injury, Bears' Williams could be at left guard instead of tackle |url=http://www.latimes.com/sports/football/nfl/wire/sns-ap-fbn-bears-line,0,3232366.story |access-date=October 20, 2010 |newspaper=LA Times}}{{dead link|date=June 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref>


Williams was released by the Bears on October 16, 2012.<ref>{{cite web|last=Mayer|first=Larry|title=Bears release 2008 first-round pick Chris Williams|url=http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-release-2008-first-round-pick-Chris-Williams/d11f875d-982f-41f5-a7eb-e60778b64622|work=chicagobears.com|accessdate=October 16, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121018200846/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-release-2008-first-round-pick-Chris-Williams/d11f875d-982f-41f5-a7eb-e60778b64622|archive-date=October 18, 2012|dead-url=yes|df=mdy-all}}</ref>
Williams was released by the Bears on October 16, 2012.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mayer |first=Larry |title=Bears release 2008 first-round pick Chris Williams |url=http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-release-2008-first-round-pick-Chris-Williams/d11f875d-982f-41f5-a7eb-e60778b64622 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121018200846/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-release-2008-first-round-pick-Chris-Williams/d11f875d-982f-41f5-a7eb-e60778b64622 |archive-date=October 18, 2012 |access-date=October 16, 2012 |website=chicagobears.com}}</ref>


===St. Louis Rams===
===St. Louis Rams===
Williams signed with the [[St. Louis Rams]] on October 22, 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000083934/article/chris-williams-signed-by-st-louis-rams-to-help-oline|title=Chris Williams signed by St. Louis Rams to help O-line|work=[[National Football League]]|date=2012-10-22|accessdate=2012-10-22}}</ref> He re-signed with the team on April 1, 2013 for 2.75 million on a one-year contract.<ref>{{cite news|last=Biggs|first=Brad|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/news/chris-williams-gets-another-shot-193610442--nfl.html |title=Chris Williams gets another shot in St. Louis |work=[[Yahoo! Sports]]|date=2013-04-01|accessdate=2013-04-03}}</ref>
Williams signed with the [[St. Louis Rams]] on October 22, 2012.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 22, 2012 |title=Chris Williams signed by St. Louis Rams to help O-line |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/chris-williams-signed-by-st-louis-rams-to-help-o-line-0ap1000000083934 |access-date=October 22, 2012 |website=[[National Football League]]}}</ref> He re-signed with the team on April 1, 2013, for $2.75 million on a one-year contract.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Biggs |first=Brad |date=April 1, 2013 |title=Chris Williams gets another shot in St. Louis |work=[[Yahoo! Sports]] |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/news/chris-williams-gets-another-shot-193610442--nfl.html |access-date=April 3, 2013 |archive-date=April 4, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130404163108/http://sports.yahoo.com/news/chris-williams-gets-another-shot-193610442--nfl.html |url-status=dead }}</ref>


===Buffalo Bills===
===Buffalo Bills===
On March 12, 2014, Williams signed a four-year, $13.5 million contract with the [[Buffalo Bills]]. The deal includes $5.5 million in guaranteed money.<ref>[http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000333296/article/chris-williams-buffalo-bills-strike-fouryear-contract Chris Williams, Buffalo Bills strike four-year contract]</ref>
On March 12, 2014, Williams signed a four-year, $13.5 million contract with the [[Buffalo Bills]]. The deal includes $5.5 million in guaranteed money.<ref>[https://www.nfl.com/news/chris-williams-buffalo-bills-strike-four-year-contract-0ap2000000333296 Chris Williams, Buffalo Bills strike four-year contract]</ref>


His contract was terminated after a failed physical on July 28, 2015.
His contract was terminated after a failed physical on July 28, 2015.


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Williams was invited to participate in a shoot-the-puck contest during the [[Chicago Blackhawks]] and [[Calgary Flames]] playoff on April 18, 2009.<ref name='hawks'>{{cite news | first=Larry | last=Mayer | coauthors= |authorlink= | title=Hockey novice Williams scores two goals on two shots | date=April 17, 2009 | publisher=''chicagobears.com'' | url =http://www.chicagobears.com/news/NewsStory.asp?story_id=5739 | work = | pages = | accessdate = April 19, 2009 | language = }}</ref> During the contest, he successfully shot two pucks into two small openings in a goal from center ice.<ref name='hawks'/> Williams claims that he had never shot a puck prior to the contest.<ref name='hawks'/>
Williams was invited to participate in a shoot-the-puck contest during the [[Chicago Blackhawks]] and [[Calgary Flames]] playoff on April 18, 2009.<ref name="hawks">{{Cite news |last=Mayer |first=Larry |date=April 17, 2009 |title=Hockey novice Williams scores two goals on two shots |publisher=ChicagoBears.com |url=http://www.chicagobears.com/news/NewsStory.asp?story_id=5739 |url-status=dead |access-date=April 19, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090421042903/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/NewsStory.asp?story_id=5739 |archive-date=April 21, 2009}}</ref> During the contest, he successfully shot two pucks into two small openings in a goal from center ice.<ref name="hawks" /> Williams claims that he had never shot a puck prior to the contest.<ref name="hawks" />
Williams is married and has two children, a daughter and a son.
Williams is married and has two children, a daughter and a son.


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==External links==
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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20071230104405/http://vucommodores.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/williams_chris00.html Vanderbilt Commodores bio]
*[http://www.buffalobills.com/team/roster/Chris-Williams/ba7e4cda-5d45-48c2-8347-0e45a12e2a41 Buffalo Bills bio]
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*[http://vucommodores.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/williams_chris00.html Vanderbilt Commodores bio]


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Latest revision as of 22:14, 23 October 2024

For other people named Chris Williams, see Chris Williams (disambiguation).

Chris Williams
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Williams with the St. Louis Rams in 2013
No. 74, 65
Position:Guard
Personal information
Born: (1985-08-26) August 26, 1985 (age 39)
Glynn, Louisiana, U.S.
Height:6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight:320 lb (145 kg)
Career information
High school:Catholic
(Baton Rouge, Louisiana)
College:Vanderbilt (2004–2007)
NFL draft:2008 / round: 1 / pick: 14
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Games played:72
Games started:57
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Christopher Joseph Williams (born August 26, 1985) is an American former professional football player who was a guard in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Vanderbilt Commodores and was selected by the Chicago Bears 14th overall in the 2008 NFL draft. Williams also played for the St. Louis Rams and the Buffalo Bills.

College career

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After graduating from Catholic High School (Baton Rouge, Louisiana), Williams attended Vanderbilt where he played in 36 games and started 33 games. In 2007, he was First-team All-Southeastern Conference after allowing just one sack in 12 games. As a junior, Williams was a Second-team All-SEC selection after starting all 12 games at left tackle and allowing a single quarterback sack. The prior season Williams played all twelve games, starting nine at left guard but also playing left tackle. Williams was redshirted as a true freshman and did not see action the following season either.

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 6 in
(1.98 m) 		315 lb
(143 kg) 		33+1⁄2 in
(0.85 m) 		10 in
(0.25 m)		 5.17 s 1.78 s 2.98 s 4.85 s 7.95 s 25.0 in
(0.64 m)		 8 ft 7 in
(2.62 m)		 21 reps
All values from NFL Combine[1]

Chicago Bears

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Williams was drafted by the Bears in the first round with the 14th overall pick in the 2008 NFL draft.[2] On July 23, 2008, it was announced that he had signed a five-year contract with the Bears.[3] Williams missed the camp's first weekend after sustaining a minor back injury.[4] He was later diagnosed with separate injury, a herniated disc, which required minor surgery to repair.[5]

Williams started taking part in conditioning and work-out drills in September.[6] On November 2, 2008, he made his professional debut on the special teams in a win against the Detroit Lions.[7] Williams was a starter in 2009, and played at right tackle to accommodate Orlando Pace, whom the team acquired via free agency on April 2, 2009.[8] Smith eventually moved Williams back to left tackle after Pace was faced with inconsistent play and injuries. His first major test was to protect Jay Cutler's blindside against the highly touted Baltimore Ravens defense. The following week, he was paired against Jared Allen of the Minnesota Vikings, one of the League's top defensive lineman and pass rushers.[9] Williams' prevented Allen from sacking Cutler, as the Bears beat the Vikings, 36–30.[10]

Williams started the 2010 season as the Bears starting left tackle. However, he was injured early during the team's second game against the Dallas Cowboys. Williams spent the next several weeks nursing a hamstring injury and missed three games. Upon recovering from his injury, Mike Tice, the team's offensive line coach, decided to move Williams to the left guard position.[11]

Williams was released by the Bears on October 16, 2012.[12]

St. Louis Rams

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Williams signed with the St. Louis Rams on October 22, 2012.[13] He re-signed with the team on April 1, 2013, for $2.75 million on a one-year contract.[14]

Buffalo Bills

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On March 12, 2014, Williams signed a four-year, $13.5 million contract with the Buffalo Bills. The deal includes $5.5 million in guaranteed money.[15]

His contract was terminated after a failed physical on July 28, 2015.

Personal life

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Williams was invited to participate in a shoot-the-puck contest during the Chicago Blackhawks and Calgary Flames playoff on April 18, 2009.[16] During the contest, he successfully shot two pucks into two small openings in a goal from center ice.[16] Williams claims that he had never shot a puck prior to the contest.[16] Williams is married and has two children, a daughter and a son.

References

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  1. ^ "2008 NFL Draft Scout Chris Williams College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
  2. ^ "2008 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 11, 2023.
  3. ^ Mayer, Larry (July 23, 2008). "First-round draft pick agrees to five-year contract". ChicagoBears.com. Archived from the original on July 24, 2008. Retrieved July 23, 2008.
  4. ^ Trowbridge, Matt (July 24, 2008). "Bears' top pick leaves practice with stiff back". Rockford Register Star. Archived from the original on September 14, 2012. Retrieved August 3, 2008.
  5. ^ Biggs, Brad (August 7, 2008). "First-round pick Williams has back surgery". Chicago Sun-Times. Archived from the original on August 8, 2008. Retrieved August 8, 2008.
  6. ^ Mayer, Larry (September 25, 2008). "Williams takes first major step back on road to recovery". chicagobears.com. Archived from the original on September 25, 2008. Retrieved September 25, 2008.
  7. ^ "Bears rally behind Grossman to keep Lions winless". Associated Press. November 2, 2008. Archived from the original on November 6, 2008. Retrieved November 2, 2008.
  8. ^ Mayer, Larry (April 9, 2009). "Williams doesn't mind making move from left to right tackle". ChicagoBears.com. Archived from the original on April 11, 2009. Retrieved April 11, 2009.
  9. ^ Biggs, Brad (December 24, 2009). "Big test for Chris Williams against Minnesota Vikings". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved December 29, 2009.
  10. ^ Seligman, Andrew (December 29, 2009). "Cutler leads Bears over Vikings, 36–30 in OT". Yahoo! Sports. Associated Press. Retrieved December 29, 2009.
  11. ^ Seligman, Andrew. "Back from hamstring injury, Bears' Williams could be at left guard instead of tackle". LA Times. Retrieved October 20, 2010.[dead link‍]
  12. ^ Mayer, Larry. "Bears release 2008 first-round pick Chris Williams". chicagobears.com. Archived from the original on October 18, 2012. Retrieved October 16, 2012.
  13. ^ "Chris Williams signed by St. Louis Rams to help O-line". National Football League. October 22, 2012. Retrieved October 22, 2012.
  14. ^ Biggs, Brad (April 1, 2013). "Chris Williams gets another shot in St. Louis". Yahoo! Sports. Archived from the original on April 4, 2013. Retrieved April 3, 2013.
  15. ^ Chris Williams, Buffalo Bills strike four-year contract
  16. ^ a b c Mayer, Larry (April 17, 2009). "Hockey novice Williams scores two goals on two shots". ChicagoBears.com. Archived from the original on April 21, 2009. Retrieved April 19, 2009.
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