NFL Records
132
Games
416
Solo Tackles
5
Sacks
19
Interceptions
Brian Williams is a former defensive back out of N.C. State, selected by the Minnesota Vikings with the 105th overall pick (round 4) in the 2002 NFL Draft. He played 132 regular-season games from 2002 to 2011, with the Minnesota Vikings, Jacksonville Jaguars, Atlanta Falcons and New York Giants.
Draft Details
Brian Williams Career Stats
- Primary starter for 7 seasons.
- Ranks 9th in the 2002 draft class in interceptions (19).
Defense
| Season | Team | G | Solo | Ast | TFL | Sacks | QB Hits | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 |  MIN | 14 | 29 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| 2003 | MIN | 16 | 59 | 16 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 16 | 2 |
| 2004 | MIN | 16 | 58 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 2 |
| 2005 | MIN | 13 | 31 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 2 |
| 2006 |  JAX | 14 | 45 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 1 |
| 2007 | JAX | 14 | 52 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 1 |
| 2008 | JAX | 16 | 70 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 0 |
| 2009 |  ATL | 5 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2010 | ATL | 13 | 24 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 |  NYG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 122 | 379 | 93 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 19 | 75 | 9 |
G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.
Source: nflverse · Updated Oct 18, 2026
Related Links
Minnesota Vikings 2002 Draft Class
| Rd | Pick | Player | Pos | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | Bryant McKinnie | OT | Miami (FL) |
| 2 | 38 | Raonall Smith | LB | Washington State |
| 3 | 70 | Willie Offord | S | South Carolina |
| 4 | 132 | Ed Ta'amu | G | Utah |
| 6 | 177 | Nick Rogers | LB | Georgia Tech |
| 7 | 218 | Chad Beasley | OT | Virginia Tech |