Kyle Williams (offensive tackle)

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Kyle Williams
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Position: Offensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1984-03-19) March 19, 1984 (age 39)
Stockton, California, U.S.
Height:6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight:305 lb (138 kg)
Career information
College: University of Southern California
Undrafted: 2007
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Games played:4
Games started:2
Player stats at NFL.com

Kyle A. Williams (born March 19, 1984) is a former American football offensive tackle. He was signed by the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent in 2007. He played college football at Southern California.

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Early years

Williams began his high school career at St. Mary's High School in Stockton, California, before transferring to Highland Park High School in Dallas, Texas. He was a member of the West Squad for the 2002 U.S. Army All-American Bowl.

College career

Williams played college football at the University of Southern California. Williams was invited to play in the 2007 Texas vs. The Nation College All Star Game. He is currently one of only 4 offensive lineman in college football history to block for three Heisman Trophy winners, Carson Palmer, Matt Leinart and Reggie Bush.

Professional career

Seattle Seahawks

Williams signed with the National Football League's Seattle Seahawks in April, 2007.

Personal

Williams is the nephew of former NFL defensive tackle Eric Williams. Additionally, his grandfather Roy O. Williams played for the San Francisco 49ers in 1963. His other grandfather, Rod Rojas, was a 3 sport lettermen for Lehigh University.

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