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Broncos roster: DT Kristian Williams (No. 75) fighting for backup spot in the trenches
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Broncos Wire 's 90-man offseason roster series continues today with a look at rookie defensive tackle Kristian Williams , No. 75.
Before the Broncos :Williams (6-2, 295 pounds) played six years of college football (2019-24). Williams spent three years at Oregon (2019-21), followed by three more seasons (2022-24) at Missouri. In his final three years with the Tigers , Williams totaled 80 tackles (11 behind the line), four forced fumbles, four pass breakups and one fumble recovery. He was a team captain in his final season.
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Broncos tenure:Williams was inked as an undrafted free agent as part of the Denver Broncos ' initial wave of signings after the 2025 NFL draft. Williams will make his Bronco debut during preseason next month.
Chances to make the 53-man roster:Long shot. Williams is auditioning for a backup as the Broncos have starters entrenched with Zach Allen , D.J. Jones and John Franklin-Myers , plus notable backup Malcolm Roach and third-round draft pick Sai'vion Jones. If Williams is going to stick around in 2025, it would likely have to be on the practice squad.
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This article originally appeared on Broncos Wire: Denver Broncos: Kristian Williams auditions as backup defensive lineman
