Hall of Fame
Football, 1992–94
Two-time NJCAA All-American and 14-year NFL veteran with 3 Pro Bowl selections.
Pat Williams was a dominant defensive lineman for Navarro College from 1992 - 1994, earning NJCAA All-American honors in both 1992 and 1993. He went on to star at Texas A&M as an All-SWC performer, displaying the strength and determination that would define his career.
Undrafted yet undeterred, Williams carved out an exceptional 14-year NFL career with the Buffalo Bills and Minnesota Vikings. A three-time Pro Bowl selection, he was named an NFL All-Pro in 2007 and earned Buffalo's prestigious Ed Block Courage Award in 2003 for his leadership and perseverance. Williams' journey from Navarro to NFL stardom remains a powerful example of grit, resilience, and excellence on football's biggest stage.