Lee Williams (American football)
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| Position: | Defensive lineman | ||||||||
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| Born: | October 15, 1962 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S. | ||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 269 lb (122 kg) | ||||||||
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| College: | Bethune-Cookman | ||||||||
| Supplemental draft: | 1984 / round: 1 | ||||||||
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Lee Eric Williams (born October 15, 1962 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end and defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the San Diego Chargers sixth overall in the 1984 NFL Supplemental Draft of USFL and CFL Players.[1] He played college football at Bethune-Cookman.
Early years
[edit]Williams attended Stranahan High School. He accepted a football scholarship from Bethune–Cookman University.
Professional career
[edit]Williams was selected by the Tampa Bay Bandits in the 1984 USFL Territorial Draft. He was traded to the Los Angeles Express, where he played the 1984 USFL season.
He was also selected by the San Diego Chargers sixth overall in the 1984 NFL Supplemental Draft of USFL and CFL Players. He joined the Chargers to play the 1984 NFL season.
A two-time Pro Bowl selection with the Chargers, Williams also played for the Houston Oilers.
References
[edit]- ^ "1984 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 10, 2023.