Chavis Williams

Chavis Williams (born July 10, 1989) is an American football linebacker who is a free agent of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Alabama.

High School
Attended Dora High School, where he was ranked nationally by Scout.com as the No. 39 DE and No. 22 in Alabama entering college. Rated as a top 50 defensive linemen by Rivals.com. Selected first team All-State Class 4A by the Alabama Sports Writers Association. Finished second on his team with 123 tackles and added 11 sacks as a senior. Also played TE, posting 393 receiving yards and 6 TDs. Accumulated 81 tackles (averaging 9 per game) and 8 sacks as a junior.

College
Appeared in 33 career games, producing 17 tackles in four years (2007–10) at Alabama. Earned a starting role in eight contests during his senior season, recording 12 tackles (5 solo) in 13 games. Also recorded Alabama's only blocked kick in 2010 and posted a career-high 3 stops against Penn State. Played in seven games with 2 tackles as a junior for the Crimson Tide in 2009, contributing mostly as a third-down pass rusher and on special teams. Served as a reserve LB as a sophomore in 2008, appearing in five contests mainly with special teams. Recorded 1 sack (-9 yards) against Clemson at the Georgia Dome. Appeared in eight games as a freshman in 2007 at both LB and on special teams, recording 2 tackles (1 solo)

Baltimore Ravens
Williams was signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent. He was later promoted from the practice squad to the active roster. On August 31, 2012 He was released.