Melvin Williams (American football) facts for kids
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| Position: | Defensive end | ||||||
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| Born: | February 2, 1979 St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 269 lb (122 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | Mehlville (MO) | ||||||
| College: | Kansas State | ||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2003 / Round: 5 / Pick: 155 | ||||||
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Melvin Williams is a former American football player. He was born on February 2, 1979. He played as a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). A defensive end is a player whose job is to stop the other team's offense.
Williams played for the New Orleans Saints and San Francisco 49ers. He was chosen by the Saints in the 2003 NFL Draft. Before playing professionally, he played college football at Kansas State University. He also played for the Miami Dolphins, Washington Redskins, and the New Orleans VooDoo.
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Early Life and School
Melvin Williams grew up in Mehlville, Missouri. He went to Mehlville High School there. After high school, he played college football for the Kansas State Wildcats.
Playing in the NFL
Melvin Williams began his professional football journey in 2003. He was picked by an NFL team in the annual draft.
Joining the New Orleans Saints
The New Orleans Saints chose Melvin Williams in the fifth round of the 2003 NFL draft. This means he was the 155th player picked overall that year. He officially joined the Saints on June 3, 2003. He played for them until October 4, 2004.
Time with the San Francisco 49ers
After leaving the Saints, Williams signed with the San Francisco 49ers. He joined their team on October 5, 2004. His time with the 49ers was short, as he was released on October 20, 2004.
Playing for the Miami Dolphins
Williams then moved to the Miami Dolphins. He signed with them on November 15, 2004. However, he was with the Dolphins for only a short time. He was released on November 23, 2004.
With the Washington Redskins
Melvin Williams later joined the Washington Redskins. He signed with them on December 29, 2004. He stayed with the Redskins until March 2006. At that point, he became a free agent. This means he could sign with any team he wanted.
Playing for the New Orleans VooDoo
On January 9, 2007, Williams signed with the New Orleans VooDoo. This team played in the Arena Football League (AFL). The AFL is a different kind of football league played indoors.
