LSU has officially announced Kyle Williams as its new defensive line coach. The former All-American defensive tackle won a national title at LSU in 2003 and spent 13 seasons in the NFL with the Buffalo Bills, earning All-Pro honors six times. Head coach Brian Kelly says Williams brings an impressive resume to their staff.
“Quality individual, high character, great husband and father, and somebody that really is who you want recruiting student-athletes here at LSU,” Kelly said.
For the last five seasons, Williams was the defensive coordinator at his alma mater at Ruston High School. He stepped away from that job last January and he returned to LSU just before the start of spring practice, which was Saturday. Kelly says he can already tell that Williams is an effective teacher.
“(Williams) clearly understands the nuances of the position and can articulate and communicate that effectively to those that need to go play now for LSU. I think that connection is very apparent to me,” Kelly explained.
Williams has signed a three-year contract to be the defensive line coach. The Tigers have had a new defensive line coach for six straight seasons. But Kelly his hopeful Williams is here to stay.
“We were looking for some continuity at the position, and Kyle was looking to settle in. And so, that was an attractive match for us from that perspective,” Kelly said.
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