Corey Williams
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Career Summary
Corey Williams was an NFL defensive tackle who played 126 games.
Williams played nine seasons with Green Bay, Cleveland and Detroit, totaling 27.5 sacks and 237 tackles.
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College Career
Williams attended Arkansas State.
NFL player information lists Arkansas State as Williams's college.
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Path to the NFL
Green Bay selected Williams in the sixth round of the 2004 NFL Draft.
The Packers drafted Williams with the 179th overall pick.
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NFL Career
Williams played four seasons in Green Bay, two in Cleveland and three in Detroit.
He appeared in 126 regular-season games from 2004 through 2012.
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Career Accomplishments
Williams produced seven sacks in both 2006 and 2007 for Green Bay.
His 2007 season included seven sacks, three forced fumbles and an interception.
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Playing Style
Williams provided size, strength and positional versatility along the interior defensive line.
Patriots materials described his ability to play several positions in both four-man and three-man fronts.
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Legacy
Williams developed from a Green Bay draft pick into a durable NFL interior lineman.
Packers coverage cited his hustle, athleticism and versatility as reasons for drafting him.
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