Dan Williams

Dan Williams

36-Year-Old Defensive TackleDT
 Free Agent  
2023 Fantasy Outlook
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$Signed with the Raiders in March of 2015.
Let go by Raiders
DTFree Agent
April 18, 2017
Williams was released by the Raiders on Tuesday.
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Williams spent the past two seasons in Oakland, recording 65 tackles and 1.5 sacks through 32 games. The 29-year-old should attract the attention of at least a handful of teams as training camp nears.
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Measurables Review
How do Dan Williams' measurables compare to other defensive tackles?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 3"
 
Weight
315 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
5.19 sec
 
Shuttle Time
4.87 sec
 
Cone Drill
7.88 sec
 
Vertical Jump
32.0 in
 
Broad Jump
96 in
 
Bench Press
27 reps
 
Hand Length
10.13 in
 
Arm Length
33.50 in
 
Recent RotoWire Articles Featuring Dan Williams See More
Team Previews: Oakland Raiders
July 28, 2017
Bryce Danielson looks at the Raiders' talent-laden roster, which will seek out an AFC West title for the first time since 2002.
DraftKings NFL: Week 9 Value Plays
November 5, 2015
Devonta Freeman looks like the top running back play this weekend, and RotoWire's Jerry Donabedian has some solid value plays to pair with the Falcons' workhorse.
DraftKings NFL: Week 1 Value Plays
September 10, 2015
With some huge GPPs this week, including one with $10 million in prizes, RotoWire's Jerry Donabedian breaks down his top value plays on DraftKings for Week 1.
Team Previews: 2010 Cardinals Preview
June 14, 2010
The Leinart Era Begins
NFL Draft: NFL Draft Grades
April 26, 2010
Past Fantasy Outlooks
2015
2014
2012
2011
2010
Williams signed with the Raiders back in March after playing his first five NFL seasons for the Cardinals. The 28-year lost significant snaps in Arizona behind an experienced defensive line, and it's highly likely that he'll see a higher volume of snaps in Oakland. Williams recorded 32 tackles (21 solo) and one sack in 2014 and he'll have a good opportunity to build upon that in 2015.
Williams shoulders the burden placed upon the nose tackle in the Cardinals' 3-4 scheme, but after Darnell Dockett torn his ACL during training camp, the former will garner some snaps at defensive end going forward. While he's averaged 31.3 tackles in 13.5 games per year during four professional seasons, Williams has contributed little else on the stat sheet (one fumble recovery and one interception). As such, he holds little relevance in IDP leagues.
Williams will start at nose tackle in 2012, but has not lived up to his potential as of yet.
Williams began his 2011 training camp on a sour note as he reported out of shape and overweight. Williams performed like a rookie in 2010; he showed flashes of talent that warranted first-round consideration, but his 38 tackles won't cut it heading into 2011. Williams is expected to be the anchor of the Cards' 3-4 at nose tackle. Until he demonstrates consistency (and the ability to stay on the field with regards to his weight concerns), he won't enter Week 1 as a legitimate IDP option.
Gabe Watson was the only nose tackle on the roster prior to the Cards' decision to draft Williams -- the 11th player on their board -- in the first round of the NFL Draft. He'll be given an opportunity to immediately start between defensive ends Darnell Dockett and Calais Campbell as a rookie. Perhaps having Chester McGlockton as a mentor during his senior season at Tennessee will also ease Williams' transition to life in the NFL. Ultimately, the IDP value he brings will be manifested in his ability to keep the interior linemen busy while enabling Dockett and Campbell to rush the passer.
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Three tackles Saturday
DTOakland Raiders
January 8, 2017
Williams notched three tackles (two solo) during Saturday's loss to the Texans.
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DTOakland Raiders
December 24, 2016
Williams (foot) is active for Saturday's game against the Colts.
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DTOakland Raiders
July 22, 2015
Williams is on track to start at defensive tackle for the Raiders this season, Scott Bair of CSN reports.
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DTOakland Raiders
March 11, 2015
Williams will sign with the Raiders, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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DTArizona Cardinals
November 4, 2014
Williams took the field for 30 of the Cardinals' 64 defensive snaps during Sunday's win at Dallas, FOX Sports 910 Phoenix reports.
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