Alfred Hamilton Williams (born November 6, 1968) is a former American football player. He was a linebacker and defensive end for the Cincinnati Bengals, San Francisco 49ers and the Denver Broncos. He finished his career with the New Orleans Saints.
[edit] College career
Williams played linebacker at the University of Colorado at Boulder. He was a unanimous All-American pick in 1990, a consensus All-American in 1989 and the 1990 Butkus Award winner.[1] Williams was also the Captain of the 1990 Colorado National Championship Team. He ended his career with the Colorado Buffaloes with 263 tackles and 35 sacks.[1] In 2008, he was included on the College Football Hall of Fame ballot.[1] Then in 2010, he was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame.
[edit] Professional career
Williams was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the first round (18th pick overall) of the 1991 NFL Draft. He was a part of the Super Bowl champion Denver Broncos in 1997 and 1998. Williams was selected as an All-Pro defensive end in 1996.[1] He retired from the game after the 1999 season.
Williams currently cohosts "The Drive," a sports themed talk show on FM Sportsradio 104.3 The FAN in the Denver area. The show airs weekday afternoons, 3-6 mountain time zone. Joining Williams in hosting the show is radio personality DMac.
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Williams, Alfred |
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Williams, Alfred Hamilton; Williams, Alfred H. |
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All-American college football player, professional football player, linebacker, College Football Hall of Fame member |
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November 6, 1968 |
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Houston, Texas, United States |
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