Dorian Williams arrived in Buffalo as a third-round pick from Tulane in 2023. After playing 17 games as a rookie, the linebacker took a much larger role in his second season and finished 2024 with 117 combined tackles, 68 solo tackles and 11 starts. That jump showed why Buffalo viewed his speed and tackling ability as useful pieces in the middle of its defense.

Williams continued contributing on defense in 2025, appearing in all 16 regular-season games and recording 63 tackles. His responsibilities have continued into the 2026 season, where he has started each of Buffalo's first three games and recorded 24 tackles through that stretch.

A Dorian Williams T-Shirt gives Bills fans a way to highlight one of the younger linebackers in Buffalo's defensive rotation. His path from Tulane standout to an increasingly involved member of the Bills defense makes the No. 42 a natural fit for fans who pay attention to the players doing the work between the tackles.