Sixth-year senior Kevin Williams is a battler. The Nebraska transfer lost both his 2011 and 2013 seasons to knee injuries and fought through a groin injury in 2015. Injuries have not kept him down, and now he plans on becoming an integral part of MSU’s defensive line rotation.
He was praised by head coach Mark Dantonio leading up to MSU’s 28-13 victory over Furman on Sept. 2, where Williams finished with two tackles. He looks to be an ideal fit next to preseason All-American Malik McDowell. Williams’ ability to eat up double teams, primarily against the run, allows the speedier McDowell to generate more immediate pressure.