Brandon Williams (linebacker)

Brandon Williams (born June 21, 1988) is an American football linebacker for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). Collegiately, he was a defensive end at Texas Tech. He became a prospect in the 2009 NFL Draft after declaring following his junior season. He was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the fourth round of the 2009 NFL Draft.

Early years
Wiliams played high school football at South Hills High School in Fort Worth.

College career
Following his junior season in 2008, Williams announced his intention to enter the 2009 NFL Draft. At the same press conference when Williams announced his plans to enter the NFL draft, he accompanied Texas Tech wide receiver Michael Crabtree, who made a similar announcement. Williams had led the Big 12 Conference in sacks, including his 2006 freshman season one-game high of five tackles and two sacks in Texas Tech's 62-0 defeat of the Southeastern Louisiana University

Personal
His parents are Debra and Gary Hampton, who have also 2 daughters, LaToya and Camry, and 2 other sons,Demondre and Gary Jr. Williams also enjoys working on computers in his spare time.