Michael Williams (defensive lineman)

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Michael Williams
Date of birth (1984-02-19) February 19, 1984 (age 40)
Place of birth Monterey, California
Career information
Position(s) DE
Height6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight245 lb (111 kg)
US college Texas College
NFL draft 2007 / Undrafted
Career history
As player
2007 Austin Wranglers
2008 Dallas Desperados
2009 Edmonton Eskimos*
*Pre-season only
Career stats

Michael Williams (born February 19, 1984) is a former professional gridiron football defensive end.

Career

He was signed by the Austin Wranglers as a street free agent in 2009. He played college football for the Texas College Steers.

Williams was also a member of the Dallas Desperados and Edmonton Eskimos.


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