Major: Undeclared (2006)

Weight: 245 (2005-06)

2006 Media Guide: Redshirt freshman who suffered a knee injury in bowl practice and has been in rehabilitation mode ever since … began running in the summer and hopes to be back by the start of fall camp … is a good athlete with all the physical tools needed to be a standout … coaches like what they saw before he was hurt and are anxious to have him healthy and back on the field … will help out on the special teams in addition to his regular spot on the defensive line.

2005: Spent the majority of his time with the scout team and always gave great effort … injured his right knee in bowl practice and sat out winter conditioning and spring practice.

High School: Rated by Rivals.com as the No. 12 strongside defensive end in the country and the No. 27 overall prospect in California … had four quarterback sacks as a senior … as a junior, totaled 75 tackles and six sacks for the 13-1 Diablos … was Ohio State’s first commitment to its 2005 recruiting class from outside the state … is the first Buckeye from Mission Viejo since Austin Moherman (1997-99, Capistrano Valley H.S.) … played for Bob Johnson.

Personal: Is the son of Wes and Stephanie Williams … has a younger brother, Ross … was born in Washington Court House, Ohio … grew up watching Ohio State on television and has been a longtime fan … is an avid snowboarder … enjoys music and is just learning to play the guitar.