Kevin Williams was drafted No. 9 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2003 NFL Draft out of Oklahoma State. 203 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 102 career approximate value

2003 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 9 · #9 overall

Kevin Williams Oklahoma State Draft

Kevin Williams was drafted No. 9 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2003 NFL Draft out of Oklahoma State. 203 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 102 career approximate value

5× All-Pro 6× Pro Bowl

Overall pick
#9
Round
1
Draft class
2003
NFL games
203
Years as starter
12
Career AV
1023rd at Oklahoma State
Pro Bowls
6
All-Pro
5

The pick

How Kevin Williams came off the board in 2003.

Drafted by

Minnesota Vikings

Rd 1, Pick 9 · #9 overall · NFC North

Full 2003 draft class (262 picks)
Position
Defensive tackle DT
Measurables
304 lbs
Side of the ball
Defense

NFL career

203 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 102 career approximate value

Games played
203
Seasons as a starter
12
Career approximate value
1023rd among Oklahoma State picks
AV with the drafting club
9896% of career value
Final season
201512 years after the draft
Accolades
5× All-Pro · 6× Pro Bowl

Around pick 9

Who came off the board on either side of Kevin Williams.

Other DT picks from Oklahoma State

The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.

Other players named Kevin Williams

Different people who share this name in the draft archive.

About this draft profile

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Kevin Williams in the 2003 NFL Draft

Kevin Williams is a Defensive tackle out of Oklahoma State selected No. 9 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2003 NFL Draft. 203 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 102 career approximate value Oklahoma State has produced 84 NFL draft picks since 1980.

Where this data comes from

Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.

Frequently asked questions

Where was Kevin Williams drafted?

Kevin Williams was selected No. 9 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2003 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 9). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2003/kevin-williams.

What college did Kevin Williams play for?

Kevin Williams played college football at Oklahoma State in the Big 12. See every Oklahoma State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/oklahoma-state-cowboys.

How did Kevin Williams's NFL career turn out?

203 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 102 career approximate value Accolades: 5× All-Pro · 6× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2003/kevin-williams.