Doug Williams (offensive lineman)

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Doug Williams
No. 69, 75
Position:Offensive tackle / Guard
Personal information
Born: (1962-10-01) October 1, 1962 (age 61)
Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:286 lb (130 kg)
Career information
High school:Archbishop Moeller (OH)
College:Kentucky
Texas A&M
NFL draft:1986 / Round: 2 / Pick: 49
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Player stats at PFR

Douglas Williams (born October 1, 1962) is an American former professional football player who was an offensive lineman in the National Football League (NFL) and the World League of American Football (WLAF).

Williams was born and raised in Cincinnati,Ohio and played scholastically for Archbishop Moeller High School.[1]

He began his college football career at the University of Kentucky, before transferring to Texas A&M.[2] [3] He earned second-team All-America honors as a senior.[4][5]

Williams was selected by the New York Jets in the second round of the 1986 NFL draft.[6]

Williams was with the Houston Oilers (NFL) for three seasons (1986-1988), but spent his third year on the injured reserve list. He returned to professional football after a three-year absence to join the San Antonio Riders of the WLAF in 1992.[1][3]

Personal life[edit]

Married Carolyn Crisp Williams, 2 daughters Cassady Williams, Riley Williams.

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Doug Williams NFL Football Statistics". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 18, 2012.
  2. ^ "Doug Williams Stats". NFL.com. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
  3. ^ a b "Doug Williams NFL Stats and Bio". Pro Football Archives. Archived from the original on January 27, 2023. Retrieved March 18, 2012.
  4. ^ "All-America". Akron Beacon Journal. December 10, 1985. p. D2.
  5. ^ "Bo Jackson, Sooner Casillas Head 60th UPI All-America Team". Tyrone Daily Herald. December 12, 1985. p. 7.
  6. ^ "1986 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 2, 2023.