Trent Williams

Trent Williams (born July 19, 1988 in Longview, Texas) is an American football offensive tackle for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. He was considered one of the best tackle prospects available for the 2010 NFL Draft.^[1][2][3] He was drafted 4th overall by the Washington Redskins.

Early years

A native of Longview, Texas, Williams attended Longview High School, where he was a unanimous first team all-district selection as a senior. Considered a three-star recruit by Rivals.com, Williams was listed as the No. 28 offensive guard prospect in the nation.^[4]

College career

Williams attended the University of Oklahoma. Playing as a true freshman, Williams became the starter at right tackle just before the Missouri game in late October 2006 after Branndon Braxton went down with a broken leg, then started the last six games of the season. Williams played 462 snaps, had 75 knockdowns, and was named to The Sporting News’ Freshman All-America second team.

In his sophomore year, Williams saw action in all 14 games and had six starts at right tackle, sharing time with Branndon Braxton. As a junior in 2008, he started all 14 games, the first at left tackle and the remaining 13 at right tackle, and registered 131 knockdowns. He was part of a dominant Sooners offensive line that included Duke Robinson, Phil Loadholt and Brandon Walker, and allowed only 11 sacks all season, the third-lowest total of any team in the country. The two teams that finished above them (Air Force and Navy) combined to attempt 231 passes. Oklahoma attempted 476, and became the highest-scoring team in the modern era (702 points).^[5]

The lone holdover from the 2008 offensive line, Williams was listed at No. 2 on Rivals.com′s 2009 preseason offensive tackle power ranking.^[6] He was also named to the 2009 Outland Trophy watch list.^[7] Despite missing the regular season finale due to injury, Williams led Oklahoma with 102 knockdown blocks and 885 plays, and was named an All-American by the American Football Coaches Association.^[8]

Professional career

2010 NFL Draft

Williams was considered one of the best offensive tackles available in the 2010 NFL Draft,^{[1][2][9][10]} and draws comparisons to Jammal Brown (who, ironically, would also join the Redskins that same offseason via trade).^[11] According to NFL.com's Gil Brandt, "Williams will be a first-round pick and can be a long-time starter in the NFL.".^[12]

Washington Redskins

Williams was drafted fourth overall by the Washington Redskins and agreed to a six-year, $60 million contract on July 30, 2010.^[14]

In the 2011 season, Williams was made a offensive co-captain along with veteran teammate, Santana Moss.^[15] In Week 14 of the 2011 NFL Season, Williams and fellow teammate, Fred Davis were suspended for 4 games after repeatedly failing league drug tests.^[16]

References

External links

• Oklahoma Sooners bio
• Washington Redskins bio