| A native of Richlands, North Carolina, Mario | | | | After much speculation that Houston would |
| Williams was born on New Year's Eve, January | | | | select Reggie Bush or Vince Young, all of |
| 31, 1985. Currently playing the position of | | | | that 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 under | | | | the 2006 season.Some reports have indicated |
| 300 pounds.Like many NFL superstars, Mario | | | | that $26 million is guaranteed and, providing |
| Williams got plenty of field time as a | | | | Mario Williams achieves the performance goals |
| youngster. While attending North Carolina | | | | as stated in the contract, the total payout |
| State from 2003 until 2005, Williams gained | | | | could total more than $60 million after all |
| experience as a defensive end. Recruited out | | | | is said and done. As the new 2006 NFL season |
| of Richlands High School, Mario Williams did | | | | approaches, the Houston Texans will be eager |
| not disappoint. He started in each of his | | | | to see if their newest recruit will continue |
| three college seasons, recorded 175 tackles | | | | his powerful plays on the field. Friends and |
| and 25 sacks.One year after college, during | | | | family from North Carolina will be equally |
| the 2006 NFL draft, Mario Williams was chosen | | | | anxious to watch as Mario Williams continues |
| by the Houston Texans in a deal that would | | | | to live the dream of playing professional |
| last for six years and one which is said to | | | | football in the NFL.Bob writes for and Where |
| be worth $54 million to the North Carolina | | | | you can purchase a Mario Williams Jersey or |
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| was chosen as the # 1 overall draft pick. | | | | |