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Mario Williams : Houston Texans Defensive End

A native of Richlands, North Carolina, MarioAfter much speculation that Houston would
Williams was born on New Year's Eve, Januaryselect Reggie Bush or Vince Young, all of
31, 1985. Currently playing the position ofthat guessing ended when Mario Williams came
defensive end for the NFL's Houston Texans,on board as the team's new defensive end for
Williams stands 6'7" and weighs just underthe 2006 season.Some reports have indicated
300 pounds.Like many NFL superstars, Mariothat $26 million is guaranteed and, providing
Williams got plenty of field time as aMario Williams achieves the performance goals
youngster. While attending North Carolinaas stated in the contract, the total payout
State from 2003 until 2005, Williams gainedcould total more than $60 million after all
experience as a defensive end. Recruited outis said and done. As the new 2006 NFL season
of Richlands High School, Mario Williams didapproaches, the Houston Texans will be eager
not disappoint. He started in each of histo see if their newest recruit will continue
three college seasons, recorded 175 tackleshis powerful plays on the field. Friends and
and 25 sacks.One year after college, duringfamily from North Carolina will be equally
the 2006 NFL draft, Mario Williams was chosenanxious to watch as Mario Williams continues
by the Houston Texans in a deal that wouldto live the dream of playing professional
last for six years and one which is said tofootball in the NFL.Bob writes for and Where
be worth $54 million to the North Carolinayou can purchase a Mario Williams Jersey or
native. On Saturday, April 29, 2006, WilliamsTexans Tickets.
was chosen as the # 1 overall draft pick.



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