At Alabama, Williams excelled as a blocking tight end and helped block for Trent Richardson, Eddie Lacy, and TJ Yeldon. However, he also contributed in the passing game by catching seven touchdowns in his five years at Alabama. Williams was apart of the offense that produced two 1,000 yard rushers in 2012 with TJ Yeldon and Eddie Lacy.
After graduating from Alabama Williams was drafted in the seventh round by the Detroit Lions in the 2013 NFL Draft. In 2014 after drafting another tight end Williams transitioned to tackle after being a dominant blocker. At 6’6 304 pounds Williams was viewed as a tackle rather than a tight end.