By Darin 
November 6, 1968 – Houston, Texas – Is the day that the fantastic University of Colorado linebacker, Alfred “Big Al” Williams, came into this world. Big Al was the 1990 Butkus Award winner as the nation’s top linebacker, per his bio on the NFF’s website. Williams led the Colorado Buffaloes to the 1990 National Championship, set the Colorado record for career sacks (35), and became a 1990 unanimous first-team All-American linebacker. The National Football Foundation elected to induct Al Williams into their College Football Hall of Fame in 2010. After school, he was a linebacker and defensive end for the Cincinnati Bengals, San Francisco 49ers, and Denver Broncos.
Accolades and Accomplishments
- 1990 Butkus Award Winner: Recognized as the nation’s top collegiate linebacker.
- 1990 National Champion: Led the Colorado Buffaloes defense to the consensus National Championship.
- Unanimous All-American: Named a 1990 unanimous first-team All-American linebacker.
- Colorado Record Holder: Set the University of Colorado record for career sacks (35).
- College Football Hall of Fame: Inducted by the National Football Foundation (NFF) in 2010.
- Professional Career: Played linebacker and defensive end in the NFL for the Cincinnati Bengals, San Francisco 49ers, and Denver Broncos.