- Bobbie Williams
Infobox NFLactive
currentteam=Cincinnati Bengals
currentnumber=63
currentpositionplain=Offensive guard
birthdate=birth date and age|1976|9|25
birthplace=Jefferson, Texas
heightft=6
heightin=5
weight=345
debutyear=2001
debutteam=Philadelphia Eagles
college=Arkansas
draftyear=2000
draftround=2
draftpick=61
pastteams=
*Philadelphia Eagles (2000-2003)
*Cincinnati Bengals (2004-present)
nfl=WIL150887Bobbie Williams (born
September 25 ,1976 inJefferson, Texas ) is anAmerican football player in the NFL who currently plays guard for theCincinnati Bengals .High School Years
Williams attended Jefferson High School in Jefferson, Texas, and was a letterman in football,
basketball , andtrack and field . In football, he was named the East Texas Lineman of the Year as a senior. In basketball, he was an All-Distinct honoree.College Years
Williams started at tackle for the last 35 games of his career at the University of Arkansas. As a senior, Williams earned second-team All-
Southeastern Conference honors, playing on a line that led the SEC in fewest sacks allowed (14), while helping the offense amass 4067 total yards.He majored in vocational training.
Professional career
2000
He was selected by the
Philadelphia Eagles in the second round (61st overall) in the2000 NFL Draft . He was inactive throughout the entire season as he made the transition from tackle to guard.2001
He made his NFL debut at the
Tampa Bay Buccaneers on January 6 starting at right guard.2002
He played in every game for the Eagles and also played in two playoff games.
2003
Just like in 2002, he played in every game for the Eagles. He took over the starting right guard job after an elbow injury to
Jermane Mayberry .2004
On March 26 he signed with the
Cincinnati Bengals as an unrestricted free agent. He was the only player both on defense and offense to play every snap on his unit.2005
He was part of the offensive line which only allowed 21 sacks which beat their previous record of 24 sacks set in the 1972-73 season.
External links
* [http://www.bengals.com/team/player.asp?player_id=35 Bengals Player Bio]
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