North Carolina State University Athletics
Former All-American Mario Williams Named to 2018 ACC Legends Class
9/27/2018 2:07:00 PM | Football
Williams was the first ACC player to be selected No. 1 overall in NFL Draft
RALEIGH, N.C. – Former Wolfpack great Mario Williams has been named to the 2018 Atlantic Coast Conference Football Legends class.
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This year's class will be honored during the ACC Night of Legends presented by the Charlotte Sports Foundation at the Charlotte Convention Center, on Friday, Nov. 30, and during the on-field pregame festivities at the 14th annual Dr Pepper ACC Football Championship Game, set for the evening of Saturday, Dec. 1, at Charlotte's Bank of America Stadium.
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Mario Williams, DE, NC State (2003-05) – The first and one of only two ACC players to be selected as the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft • Taken No. 1 by the Houston Texans in 2006 • Named a first-team All-American by Sports Illustrated in 2005 and a second-team choice by Walter Camp after setting what were then NC State single-season records for tackles for loss (27.5) and quarterback sacks (14.5) • Two-time All-ACC performer • Among a select group of players whose jersey is honored and on display at Carter-Finley Stadium • A four-time NFL Pro Bowl selection • Williams' pro career included 97.5 quarterback sacks, 16 forced fumbles and 20 pass deflections in 11 seasons with the Texans, Buffalo Bills and Miami Dolphins.
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This year's class will be honored during the ACC Night of Legends presented by the Charlotte Sports Foundation at the Charlotte Convention Center, on Friday, Nov. 30, and during the on-field pregame festivities at the 14th annual Dr Pepper ACC Football Championship Game, set for the evening of Saturday, Dec. 1, at Charlotte's Bank of America Stadium.
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Mario Williams, DE, NC State (2003-05) – The first and one of only two ACC players to be selected as the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft • Taken No. 1 by the Houston Texans in 2006 • Named a first-team All-American by Sports Illustrated in 2005 and a second-team choice by Walter Camp after setting what were then NC State single-season records for tackles for loss (27.5) and quarterback sacks (14.5) • Two-time All-ACC performer • Among a select group of players whose jersey is honored and on display at Carter-Finley Stadium • A four-time NFL Pro Bowl selection • Williams' pro career included 97.5 quarterback sacks, 16 forced fumbles and 20 pass deflections in 11 seasons with the Texans, Buffalo Bills and Miami Dolphins.
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