Kristian Williams
Career Summary
Kristian Williams is a defensive lineman from Memphis, Tennessee, who played at Oregon and Missouri before signing with the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent in 2025.
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Early Life
Williams was born December 5, 2000, and is the son of Kabrina Pleas. He grew up in Memphis, Tennessee.
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High School
Williams attended Southwind High School in Memphis, where he helped the Jaguars win 27 games and reach three state playoffs. As a senior, he posted seven sacks, 30 tackles and three fumble recoveries, including a 75-yard fumble-return touchdown, and he earned first-team Class 5A All-State recognition.
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College Career
Williams played three seasons at Oregon and three at Missouri. In 63 career games with 39 starts, he recorded 107 tackles, 13 tackles for loss, three sacks, five pass breakups, three forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and eight quarterback pressures. He started all 13 games for Missouri in 2024.
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Path to the NFL
After going undrafted in 2025, Williams signed with the Broncos as a college free agent on May 9. Denver listed him as a Missouri defensive tackle among its 15 college free-agent additions.
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NFL Career
Williams entered the NFL with Denver in 2025. The Broncos' 2025 media guide identified him as a rookie defensive tackle, while NFL statistics list no regular-season totals.
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Career Accomplishments
Williams served as a Missouri team captain in 2024 and earned Fall SEC Academic Honor Roll recognition in both 2023 and 2024.
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Playing Style
An interior defensive lineman, Williams supplied consistent run-defense and disruption across his Oregon and Missouri career, totaling 13 tackles for loss, three sacks, three forced fumbles, five pass breakups and eight quarterback pressures.
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31125, 00-0040454, 2000-12-05, Kristian Williams, Kristian, Williams
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