He played college football for the Arkansas Razorbacks and was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the second round of the 2000 NFL draft.

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.

Williams also helped the Arkansas Razorbacks beat the Texas Longhorns 27–6 in the 2000 Cotton Bowl Classic.

He made his NFL debut at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on January 6, 2001, starting at right guard.

[3] During his time in Cincinnati, Williams helped the Bengals win two AFC North Division titles (2005, 2009).