Kyle Williams (defensive tackle)'s Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: August 18, 2025

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Kyle Williams (defensive tackle). Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Kyle Williams is a former professional American football player who played defensive tackle for the Buffalo Bills for 13 seasons. He was drafted by the Bills in the fifth round of the 2006 NFL draft after playing college football at LSU. He retired after the 2018 season, having spent his entire NFL career with the Bills. After retirement, he transitioned to coaching at the college level.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2001: Named District 1-5A MVP

In 2001, Kyle Williams was named MVP of district 1-5A in football while at Ruston High School.

December 29, 2009: Selected for 2010 Pro Bowl

On December 29, 2009, Kyle Williams was selected as an alternate for the 2010 Pro Bowl.

2010: Selected for Pro Bowl

Kyle Williams was selected for the 2010 Pro Bowl.

January 6, 2011: Selected for 2011 Pro Bowl

On January 6, 2011, Kyle Williams was selected to play in the 2011 Pro Bowl as a replacement for Richard Seymour.

January 21, 2013: Added to 2013 Pro Bowl

On January 21, 2013, Kyle Williams was added to the 2013 Pro Bowl as a replacement for Haloti Ngata.

December 27, 2013: Voted to 2014 Pro Bowl

On December 27, 2013, Kyle Williams was voted to the 2014 Pro Bowl.

December 23, 2014: Selected to 2015 Pro Bowl

On December 23, 2014, Kyle Williams was selected to the 2015 Pro Bowl.

2014: Selected for Pro Bowl

Kyle Williams was selected for the 2014 Pro Bowl.

2015: Ranked 72nd on NFL Top 100 Players

In 2015, Kyle Williams ranked 72nd on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

December 4, 2016: Season-High Nine Combined Tackles

On December 4, 2016, Kyle Williams collected a season-high nine combined tackles in the Bills' loss to the Oakland Raiders.

January 20, 2017: Added to 2017 Pro Bowl

On January 20, 2017, Kyle Williams was added to the 2017 Pro Bowl as a late replacement for Ndamukong Suh. This became his fifth Pro Bowl selection.

September 17, 2017: Season-High Six Combined Tackles and a Pass Deflection

On September 17, 2017, Kyle Williams recorded a season-high six combined tackles and a pass deflection during a loss to the Carolina Panthers.

December 31, 2017: First Career Touchdown

On December 31, 2017, Kyle Williams recorded three tackles and scored his first career touchdown during a victory at the Miami Dolphins. He lined up as a fullback and ran for a one-yard touchdown.