Found April 25, 2009 on Texans Gab:
PLAYERS: Mario Williams
TEAMS: Houston Texans

(on being picked): “Around 12, 13, 14 you get a little nervous right there but you know the Houston Texans called up with an unfamiliar area code and my agent told me that Houston was going to pick me so I was just thrilled.” (on playing with Mario Williams): “He’s a pretty good player. There [...]
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