Alfred Williams

Alfred "Big Al" Hamilton Williams (born November 6, 1968) is a former American football player. He was a linebacker and defensive end for the Cincinnati Bengals, San Francisco 49ers and Denver Broncos. He finished his career with the New Orleans Saints. His nicknames include "Big Al", "Hot Plate", and "The Concorde".

College career
Williams played linebacker at the University of Colorado at Boulder. He was a unanimous All-American pick in 1990, a consensus All-American in 1989 and the 1990 Butkus Award winner. Williams was also the Captain of the 1990 Colorado National Championship Team. He ended his career with the Colorado Buffaloes with 263 tackles and 35 sacks. In 2008, he was included on the College Football Hall of Fame ballot. Then in 2010, he was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame.

Professional career
Williams was selected by the Bengals in the first round (18th pick overall) of the 1991 NFL Draft. He was a part of the Super Bowl champion Denver Broncos in 1997 and 1998. He was selected as an All-Pro defensive end in 1996. He retired from the game after the 1999 season.

Life after football
Williams currently cohosts "The Drive," a sports themed talk show on FM Sportsradio 104.3 The FAN in the Denver area. The show airs weekday afternoons, 3-6 mountain time zone. Joining Williams in hosting the show is radio personality Darren McKee (DMAC).