National Football League

Texans sign 4th-round pick Williams

Published May. 16, 2013 8:49 p.m. ET

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The Houston Texans have signed fourth-round draft pick linebacker Trevardo Williams.

The 6-foot-1, 241-pound Williams was taken with the 124th overall pick out of Connecticut. He's one of five drafted players signed by Houston, also including tackle David Quessenberry, receiver Alan Bonner, defensive tackle Chris Jones and tight end Ryan Griffin.

Williams started 30 of 50 games he played in for Connecticut and had a school-record 30 1/2 career sacks.