Look: Former Cincinnati Offensive Tackle John Williams Accepts NFL Combine Invite

The Bearcats have a couple of big names headed to the event.
Cincinnati Bearcats offensive lineman John Williams competes in drills against offensive lineman Landon Fickell during spring football practice, Monday, March 4, 2024, at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati.
Cincinnati Bearcats offensive lineman John Williams competes in drills against offensive lineman Landon Fickell during spring football practice, Monday, March 4, 2024, at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati. / Kareem Elgazzar/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK
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CINCINNATI — Former Cincinnati Bearcats offensive tackle John Williams accepted an invite to the 2025 NFL Combine this week.

Williams excelled at Cincinnati over the past couple of seasons, culminating in his best campaign in 2024 (career-high 75.3 PFF grade this past season). Former UC guard Luke Kandra is also participating in the event.

Williams is currently outside the projected draft range for all seven rounds this April. The 6-5, 320-pound talent is 366th on the consensus big board.

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