HILLSBORO, Ore. – Northwest sophomore defensive tackle Chris Williams was named to ESPN's Junior College 50 released Tuesday, a listing of the nation's top two-year players.

Williams, a 6-foot-1, 285-pound three-star tackle according to ESPN, has generated interest from several FBS teams and will be eligible to enroll in January at a four-year program.

In eight games this season, Williams has registered 21 tackles, four tackles-for-loss, four sacks, two quarterback hurries and recovered a fumble. He had 26 tackles and 4.5 tackles-for-loss as a freshman. Northwest's defense has 90 tackles-for-loss, 34 sacks and 11 interceptions as a unit. 

Williams was rated the No. 28 defensive tackle in the country and No. 38 player in the state of Georgia by Rivals.com out of Sandy Creek High School (Ga.).

Northwest will face Rochester for the NJCAA National Championship on Sunday, Dec. 6 in Biloxi.