Mario Williams was drafted No. 1 overall by the Houston Texans in the 2006 NFL Draft out of NC State. 158 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 79 career approximate value
2006 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 1 · #1 overall
Mario Williams NC State Draft
Mario Williams was drafted No. 1 overall by the Houston Texans in the 2006 NFL Draft out of NC State. 158 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 79 career approximate value
1× All-Pro 4× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #1
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2006
- NFL games
- 158
- Years as starter
- 9
- Career AV
- 794th at NC State
- Pro Bowls
- 4
- All-Pro
- 1
The pick
How Mario Williams came off the board in 2006.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
NC State
ACC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'7" · 295 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 2 prospect98.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
158 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 79 career approximate value
- Games played
- 158
- Seasons as a starter
- 9
- Career approximate value
- 794th among NC State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 3646% of career value
- Final season
- 201610 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
Around pick 1
Who came off the board on either side of Mario Williams.
USC
Texas · 2× Pro Bowl
NC State in the 2006 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from NC State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Mario Williams in the 2006 NFL Draft
Mario Williams is a Defensive end out of NC State selected No. 1 overall by the Houston Texans in the 2006 NFL Draft. 158 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 79 career approximate value NC State has produced 117 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 Mario Williams drafted?
Mario Williams was selected No. 1 overall by the Houston Texans in the 2006 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2006/mario-williams.
What college did Mario Williams play for?
Mario Williams played college football at NC State in the ACC. See every NC State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/nc-state-wolfpack.
How did Mario Williams's NFL career turn out?
158 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 79 career approximate value Accolades: 1× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2006/mario-williams.