Milton Williams

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Milton Williams
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Williams with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2022
No. 97 – New England Patriots
Position:Defensive End
Personal information
Born: (1999-04-06) April 6, 1999 (age 25)
Crowley, Texas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:290 lb (132 kg)
Career information
High school:Crowley
College:Louisiana Tech (2017–2020)
NFL draft:2021: 3rd round, 73rd pick
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2024
Total tackles:132
Sacks:11.5
Forced fumbles:2
Pass deflections:6
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Milton Jawaun Williams (born April 6, 1999) is an American professional football defensive end for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Louisiana Tech and was selected by the Eagles in the third round of the 2021 NFL draft.

Early life

Williams attended Crowley High School in Crowley, Texas. During his career, he had 300 tackles, 22 sacks and scored four touchdowns.[1] Williams was not heavily recruited coming out of high school and committed to Louisiana Tech University to play college football.[2]

College career

Williams played college football at Louisiana Tech from 2017 to 2020. Initially redshirting his freshman year, Williams developed into a key defensive tackle for the Bulldogs.

In Williams' junior season he had a breakout year, earning First-Team All-Conference USA honors after recording 10 tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks in 10 games.[3][4] Williams finished his career with 108 tackles and 10.5 sacks. After the 2020 season, he announced that he was forgoing his senior season and entering the 2021 NFL draft.[5][6]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 3 in
(1.91 m) 		284 lb
(129 kg) 		31+1⁄2 in
(0.80 m) 		9+3⁄4 in
(0.25 m)		 4.63 s 1.65 s 2.65 s 4.33 s 6.96 s 38.5 in
(0.98 m)		 10 ft 1 in
(3.07 m)		 34 reps
All values from Pro Day[7][8]

Philadelphia Eagles

Williams was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the third round (73rd overall) of the 2021 NFL draft.[9] On June 3, 2021, Williams signed his four-year rookie contract with the Eagles.[10]

2021 season

During his rookie season in 2021, Williams played in all 17 games, contributing as a depth piece behind veterans like Fletcher Cox and Javon Hargrave. On October 31 Williams recorded his first ever sack on Jared Goff to go along with a career high 4 tackles during a 44–6 victory. He finished the year with 30 total tackles, six tackles for loss, two sacks, and six quarterback hits.

2022 season

In 2022, Williams continued to develop and played an important role in a dominant Eagles defense that helped the team reach Super Bowl LVII. Williams improved his production, recording 36 tackles, nine quarterback hits, and four sacks. In the Super Bowl, Williams recorded one tackle but the Eagles lost 38–35 to the Kansas City Chiefs.[11]

2023 season

By the 2023 season, Williams had solidified himself as a crucial part of the defensive line rotation. With increased snaps and greater responsibility, he maintained his reputation as a disruptive interior lineman. Williams steady growth continued to make him a valuable asset to the Eagles' defensive front.

2024 season

In 2024, Williams remained a key contributor, further refining his technique and impact on the field. With the retirement of Fletcher Cox, Williams saw increased snaps throughout the year. Williams had two sacks and forced and recovered a fumble in the 40–22 win over the Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX.[12]

New England Patriots

2025 season

On March 13, 2025, Williams signed a four-year, $104 million contract[13] with the New England Patriots.[14] The contract made Williams the highest-paid Patriots player ever, in terms of annual salary.[15]

NFL career statistics

Legend
Won the Super Bowl
Bold Career high

Regular season

Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GP GS Cmb Solo Ast TFL QBH Sck Sfty PD Int Yds Lng TD FF FR Yds TD
2021 PHI 17 2 30 15 15 6 6 2.0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2022 PHI 17 0 36 19 17 9 6 4.5 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2023 PHI 16 10 42 21 21 3 7 0.5 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
2024 PHI 17 7 24 11 13 7 10 5.0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0
Career 67 19 132 66 66 25 29 11.5 0 6 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0

Playoffs

Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GP GS Cmb Solo Ast TFL QBH Sck Sfty PD Int Yds Lng TD FF FR Yds TD
2021 PHI 1 0 4 3 1 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2022 PHI 3 0 3 2 1 0 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2023 PHI 1 1 2 2 0 1 2 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2024 PHI 4 0 7 5 2 2 2 2.0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0
Career 9 1 16 12 4 4 5 3.0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0

References

  1. ^ Hodgkinson, Oliver (February 27, 2021). "Milton Williams, DT, Louisiana Tech - NFL Draft Player Profile". Pro Football Network. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
  2. ^ Isabella, Sean (February 7, 2017). "Grading Louisiana Tech's 2017 signing class". The News-Star. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
  3. ^ Diaz, Cory (August 27, 2020). "Quiet LA Tech DE Milton Williams primed to burst out of shell, lead young defense". The News-Star. Retrieved May 23, 2023.
  4. ^ "C-USA Announces 2020 All-Conference Teams". conferenceusa.com. December 20, 2020. Retrieved February 15, 2025.
  5. ^ Diaz, Cory (January 7, 2021). "Why Louisiana Tech DL Milton Williams decided to enter the 2021 NFL Draft". USA TODAY. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
  6. ^ Diaz, Cory (March 18, 2021). "How Louisiana Tech DL Milton Williams improved his 2021 NFL Draft stock at Pro Day". The News-Star. Retrieved May 23, 2023.
  7. ^ "Eagles select Milton Williams with No. 73 pick in 2021 draft". NFL.com. Retrieved May 30, 2022.
  8. ^ "2021 Draft Scout Milton Williams, Louisiana Tech NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved May 30, 2022.
  9. ^ McPherson, Chris (May 1, 2021). "Eagles draft DT Milton Williams". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. Retrieved May 8, 2021.
  10. ^ Levine, Ben (June 3, 2021). "Eagles Sign Three More Draft Picks". Pro Football Rumors. Retrieved May 23, 2023.
  11. ^ "Super Bowl LVII - Philadelphia Eagles vs. Kansas City Chiefs - February 12th, 2023". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
  12. ^ "Super Bowl LIX - Kansas City Chiefs at Philadelphia Eagles - February 9th, 2025". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved February 11, 2025.
  13. ^ Spotrac. "Milton Williams | NFL Contracts & Salaries". spotrac.com. Retrieved March 13, 2025.
  14. ^ "Patriots Make A Series of Roster Moves - March 13th, 2025". Patriots.com. Retrieved March 13, 2025.
  15. ^ Schooley, Matt; Geagan, Matt (March 13, 2025). "Patriots introduce first wave of free-agent signings at Gillette Stadium - CBS Boston". www.cbsnews.com. Retrieved March 14, 2025.
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