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Former Alabama star defensive player welcomes a baby girl into his family

Alabama DL Jesse Williams during 2012 season
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He was a defensive starter for two BCS National Championship teams at the University of Alabama.

Jesse Williams, a former defensive lineman, started on the 2011 Crimson Tide defense — which most consider as the best unit of the Nick Saban era. The group led college football in all five major defensive categories, including scoring defense. He also has a Super Bowl ring in his career with the Seattle Seahawks. Williams accomplished a lot on the field; however, his latest feat is something very special. He is now a father to a beautiful baby girl. Williams shared a photo to social media of his daughter, Bear Aurelia Williams, who entered the world on Wednesday at 7:28 p.m. The native Australian is thrilled for this chapter as a dad.

Williams has two children he can share everything with.

RELATED: Jesse Williams reflects on Alabama’s 2012 national title team getting honored

He is a cancer survivor who remains involved in football in Australia and helps his community in every way that he can. 

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Stephen M. Smith is the managing editor and senior writer for Touchdown Alabama Magazine.  You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @CoachingMSmith.

Stephen Smith is a 2015 graduate of the University of Alabama. He is a senior writer and reporter for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. He has covered Alabama football for 10+ years and his knowledge and coverage of the Crimson Tide's program have made him among the most respected journalist in his field. Smith has been featured on ESPN and several other marquee outlets as an analyst.

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