April 29, 2008
WATCH MONDAY’S PRESS CONFERENCE
Chris Williams became the first Vanderbilt offensive lineman in more than 20 years selected in the opening round of the NFL Draft when the Chicago Bears picked the agile tackle with the 14th pick. Watch Williams introduce himself to Chicago during the Bears’ official press conference Monday. 
Video: Williams’ Press Conference
READ ARTICLES FROM AROUND THE WEB AFTER THE PRESS CONFERENCE
Chicago Bears Website
Chris Williams realized a lifelong dream Saturday when he was drafted by the Bears, but it didn’t really sink in until Monday when he arrived at Halas Hall. “It’s just so exciting,” Williams said. “I can’t even explain it. I’m not a guy to be speechless-I talk a lot-but I was speechless probably for the first time in my life. It was a great moment.” Read More
Chicago Tribune
Chris Williams didn’t recognize the guy with the salt-and-pepper hair roaming the Vanderbilt weight room last fall. The man approached with friendly advice, urging Williams to improve on finishing his blocks and being consistent with his hand placement. Williams simply nodded and offered his customary, “Yes, sir.” Read More
Daily Herald
First-round pick Chris Williams and third-round wide receiver Earl Bennett were teammates the last three years at Vanderbilt. When Bennett was drafted (70th overall) at about 9:30 a.m. Sunday, he couldn’t wait to tell Williams, who was still asleep, that they were going to remain teammates. “It’s very nice because me and Chris are very good friends,” Bennett said. “I called and told him. He was still in bed. I don’t know what he was doing (Saturday) night, but he said, ‘Congratulations, let’s get ready to head to Chicago to win the Super Bowl.’ Read More
MORE 2008 NFL DRAFT LINKS:
Visit VUcommodores.com’s 2008 NFL Draft Central
Chicago selects Williams in First Round
Chicago selects Bennett in Third Round
New York Giants select Goff in Fifth Round
Free Agent Signees: Buggs, Gatewood, Horrocks
