Jamal Williams Jamal Williams ( born April 28 , 1976 ) is a former American football nose tackle who played in the National Football League ( NFL ) for thirteen seasons . He was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the second round of the 1998 Supplemental Draft . He played college football at Oklahoma State . After three consecutive All - Pro seasons ( 2004 , 2005 , 2006 ) in the NFL , Williams — at a massive 6 ′ 3 ″ , 350 pounds — was described as a " textbook block - of - granite noseman " by " SI . com " ′ s Peter King in 2007 . Early years . Williams is the second oldest of seven boys , was raised in Washington , D . C . by his mother , Harriet , a single parent . A two - time All - Met selection at Archbishop Carroll High School in Washington , Williams played linebacker at 6 ′ 3 ″ , 255 pounds . He was named a Super Prep All - American in 1994 . Williams played at Oklahoma State University in 1995 . In 1996 , he transferred to Kemper Military School and Junior College in Boonville , Missouri , where he was a standout in the junior college ranks . In 1997 , Williams returned to Oklahoma State and was named 1st Team All - Big 12 . He finished his career with 117 tackles and 9 . 5 sacks . He majored in sociology at OSU . Professional career . San Diego Chargers . Williams was drafted in the second - round of the 1998 NFL Supplemental Draft by the San Diego Chargers . The highlight of his rookie season occurred on December 13 , when he scored a touchdown on a 14 - yard interception return against the Seattle Seahawks . He finished the season with 6 tackles ( 5 solo ) , 1 pass deflection , and 1 interception in 9 games . In 1999 , he recorded 26 tackles ( 22 solo ) , 1 sack , and 2 pass deflections in 16 games ( 2 starts ) . In 2000 , Williams finished with 52 tackles ( 45 solo ) , 1 sack , and 1 forced fumble in 16 starts . He suffered a season ending injury in the 3rd game of the 2001 season and finished with just 2 solo tackles . However , he worked his way back into the starting line - up in 2002 , earning the Ed Block Courage Award for his efforts . Williams recorded 23 tackles ( 19 solo ) , 2 . 5 sacks , 1 forced fumble , and 2 pass deflections in 12 games during the 2002 season . During the 2003 season , Williams posted totals of 33 tackles ( 24 solo ) , 1 sack , 1 forced fumble , and 1 pass deflection in 15 games . The Chargers switched to a 3 - 4 defensive scheme in 2004 and fielded Williams at nose tackle , arguably the most important position in the 3 - 4 defense . Williams recorded 32 tackles ( 25 solo ) , 4 sacks , and 4 pass deflections in 15 games . He became widely recognized as one of the top 3 - 4 nose tackles in the NFL and was named an AP 2nd Team All - Pro . In the 2005 season , Williams recorded 53 tackles ( 40 solo ) and 4 pass deflections in 16 games and was named a Pro Bowl starter and was named 1st Team All - Pro by the Associated Press and The Sporting News . He finished the 2006 season with 69 tackles ( 49 solo ) , 2 sacks , and 2 pass deflections in 16 games and was again named a Pro Bowl starter , as well as 1st Team All - Pro by the AP , The Sporting News , and the Football Writers Association of America . During the 2007 season , Williams recorded 39 tackles ( 32 solo ) , 1 forced fumble , and 2 pass deflections in 13 games and was named a Pro Bowl reserve following the season . Williams finished 2008 with 56 tackles ( 46 solo ) , 1 . 5 sacks , and 3 pass deflections in 16 games . In 2009 , Williams suffered a season - ending triceps injury in the first game and finished with just 3 solo tackles . On March 4 , 2010 , Williams was released by the Chargers . Denver Broncos . On March 9 , 2010 , Williams signed a 3 year , $ 16 million contract with the Broncos with $ 7 million guaranteed and an additional $ 6 million available through incentives . On March 3 , 2011 , the Broncos released Williams . Personal life . In 1999 , Williams married to singer - songwriter Surel Williams ( née Sureldie Rycha Davis ) of DeSoto , Texas . The couple has 2 daughters : Joy Danielle and Jasmine . The couple raise their children between Dallas , Texas , and San Diego , California .