2026 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Roy Williams, DE, Northern Illinois University

• Name: Roy Williams
• Position: DE
• College: Northern Illinois University
• Height: 6’6
• Weight: 260

What makes you a top prospect at your position in the 2026 NFL Draft?

Effort and physicality at the point of attack 

What is one thing that NFL teams should know about you?

I love fishing and outdoor activities 

If you could donate to one cause in the world, what would it be?

Anything with kids, that’s a huge priority for me to give back to the youth 

Who was your role model?

My Father 

Who is your favorite NFL team?

I don’t have one favorite team, I enjoy watching them all 

Who is the most underrated teammate at your school?

Jacob Finley

What is your biggest pet peeve?

Not doing what you say you’re going to do.

Who is your favorite teacher ever?

Coach Travis Moore, Defensive Line coach at NIU 

Overcoming adversity is what defines character, what was the hardest moment in your life to overcome?

COVID while maintaining a 4.0 gpa throughout the lockdown.

If you could have any franchise restaurant in your house what would it be?

Anything with food, just love to eat 

What is your favorite snack food?

Cinnamon Roll or Brownies 

What is your degree in?

General Studies

If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would it be and why?

My Aunt Tina, Uncle Keith and Auntie Pam 

What is your biggest weakness?

Brownies I’ll eat the whole tray if you let me.