Mario Williams is NC State’s 2018 ACC Football Legend

Since 2008, the ACC has been adding an annual class of college football “Legends”, made up of one player from each ACC school’s storied history. This year, former NC State All-American Defensive End Mario Williams will be representing the Wolfpack.

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. (ACC)

NC State’s ACC Football Legends
2018: DE Mario Williams
2017: LB Levar Fisher
2015: CB Fred Combs
2014: S Jesse Campbell
2013: WR Don Buckey
2012: WR Torry Holt
2011: PK Marc Primanti
2010: RB Ted Brown
2009: RB Willie Burden
2008: OL Bill Yoest