Chris Williams (defensive tackle)
Chris Williams is an American professional football defensive tackle for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League. He played college football for the Wagner Seahawks and was signed by the Indianapolis Colts in 2020 as an undrafted free agent.
College career
Williams was a member of the Wagner Seahawks for four seasons. While playing for the Seahawks, Williams recorded 105 tackles 22.0 tackles for a loss, 6 sacks 3 forced fumble, a single fumble recovery and 3 blocked kicks. Williams also earned Second-team All-NEC honors in 2018. In his senior season debut against UConn, he had 11 tackles. During Williams's senior year in 2019, he had 62 tackles, including four sacks and 11.5 tackles for loss. Williams earned First-team All-NEC honors.Professional career
Indianapolis Colts
Williams was signed by the Indianapolis Colts following the 2020 NFL draft to their practice squad.In his first two preseason games in 2021, Williams recorded four tackles and one quarterback hurry and was praised by defensive tackle DeForest Buckner. On August 31, it was announced that Williams made the initial 53-man roster. He played in four games before being waived on October 19, but was re-signed to the practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract on January 10, 2022.
On August 30, 2022, Williams was waived by the Colts and signed to the practice squad the next day. He was promoted to the active roster on October 11. He was waived on May 4, 2023.