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Ranking The 10 Best Kentucky Football Players in the NFL

By Frank Spencer

Aug 11, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons tight end Jacob Tamme (83) is introduced before a game against the Washington Redskins at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 11, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons tight end Jacob Tamme (83) is introduced before a game against the Washington Redskins at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 25, 2016; Nashville, TN, USA; Tennessee Titans inside linebacker Avery Williamson (54) intercepts a pass by Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) (not pictured) during the second half at Nissan Stadium. Oakland won 17-10. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports /

Avery Williamson is a former standout linebacker for the Kentucky Wildcats. While at Kentucky, Williamson tallied nearly 300 tackles along with four sacks and three interceptions.

In 2012, Williamson finished his Junior season as the top solo tackles leader in the SEC with 70 solo tackles.

Williamson was drafted in the fifth round of the 2014 NFL Draft by the Tennessee Titans. In his three seasons as a pro, Williamson has started in 43 of his 47 games played. The Cleveland, Ohio native started in each of the Titans’ 16 contests in 2016. In his short NFL Career, Williamson has tallied a total of 187 tackles with 8.5 Sacks.

Avery Williamson is an everyday linebacker for an improving Tennessee Titans team. His ability to lead a defense is uncanny in his development into a veteran defensive star in the NFL.

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