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Elijah Williams is a defensive end for the Minnesota Vikings. The 24-year-old spent four seasons at Morgan State (2021-24), appearing in 42 games and recording 216 total tackles, 52 for loss, and 31 sacks while holding program records in both sacks and tackles for loss. As a senior in 2024, he registered 12 games played and 11 sacks, earning Mid-Eastern Atlantic Conference Defensive Player of the Year honors. Williams signed with Minnesota as an undrafted free agent and holds a three-year contract with the club.

Elijah Williams played 7 games in 2025 with a 4% share of defensive snaps.

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T-101 of 114 · DT market by AAV

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