Brent Williams (2016) - Hall of Fame - University of Toledo Athletics

Brent Williams

Induction:
2016
Class:
1985

Brent Williams was a two-time first-team All-MAC defensive end. He was named first-team All-MAC as a senior and was second on the team with 101 tackles. Williams was captain of the defense that was ranked third nationally in total defense that season. In his junior season, Williams was also selected first-team All-MAC. He finished the season with 84 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery. His 1984 team was ranked nationally in scoring defense (No. 2), total defense (No. 4) and rushing defense (No. 5). The Rockets also won the MAC Championship and met UNLV in the California Bowl. After graduation in which Williams earned a business degree, he was drafted by the New England Patriots in the seventh round of the 1986 NFL draft. He played 11 seasons in the NFL, the second-longest tenure of any former Rocket. He played eight seasons at New England and was a starter in 64 consecutive games as a Patriot. Williams is fourth all-time with 41 sacks for New England. He later played for Seattle Seahawks and the New York Jets. Currently, Williams is a bank vice-president.