Sylvester Williams was drafted No. 28 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2013 NFL Draft out of North Carolina. 102 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 29 career approximate value
2013 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 28 · #28 overall
Sylvester Williams North Carolina Draft
Sylvester Williams was drafted No. 28 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2013 NFL Draft out of North Carolina. 102 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 29 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #28
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2013
- NFL games
- 102
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 2934th at North Carolina
The pick
How Sylvester Williams came off the board in 2013.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- College
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North Carolina
ACC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'3" · 313 lbs
- Hometown
- Jefferson City, MO
- Pre-draft board
- No. 18 prospect92.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
102 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 29 career approximate value
- Games played
- 102
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 2934th among North Carolina picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2276% of career value
- Final season
- 20207 years after the draft
Around pick 28
Who came off the board on either side of Sylvester Williams.
UCLA
Clemson · 3× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
Tennessee · 4× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
Georgia
North Carolina in the 2013 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DT picks from North Carolina
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Sylvester Williams in the 2013 NFL Draft
Sylvester Williams is a Defensive tackle out of North Carolina selected No. 28 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2013 NFL Draft. 102 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 29 career approximate value North Carolina has produced 154 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 Sylvester Williams drafted?
Sylvester Williams was selected No. 28 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2013 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 28). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2013/sylvester-williams.
What college did Sylvester Williams play for?
Sylvester Williams played college football at North Carolina in the ACC. See every North Carolina draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/north-carolina-tar-heels.
How did Sylvester Williams's NFL career turn out?
102 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 29 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2013/sylvester-williams.