Jesse Williams (American football)

Jesse Williams
Williams with the Seattle Seahawks in 2015
No. 90
PositionDefensive tackle
Personal information
Born (1990-11-02) 2 November 1990
Thursday Island, Queensland, Australia
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight325 lb (147 kg)
Career information
High schoolCavendish Road (Brisbane, Queensland)
CollegeArizona Western (2009–2010)
Alabama (2011–2012)
NFL draft2013: 5th round, 137th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Jesse Williams (born 2 November 1990), nicknamed "tha Monstar", is an Australian former professional American football defensive tackle. Williams played college football for the University of Alabama, where he was a starter on the defensive line for the 2011 and 2012 national championship teams. The Seahawks chose him in the fifth round of the 2013 NFL draft. Although he spent the majority of his pro career on the injured reserve list, Williams became the first Australian to win a Super Bowl ring as a member of Seattle's 2013 team.