The Denver Broncos brought in a pair of Mizzou Tigers as undrafted rookie free agents to compete for roster spots this summer. The first was EDGE rusher Johnny Walker Jr. The second was defensive lineman Kristian Williams.
After spending his first three years primarily as a reserve player for the Oregon Ducks, Williams transferred to Mizzou in 2022 and immediately found himself in the starting lineup. Over the next several seasons, he would become a key fixture in the Tigers’ defensive line.
This past season, Williams started all 13 games and played 555 defensive snaps.