Byron Williams (gridiron football)

Byron Keith Williams (born October 31, 1960) is a former professional American football wide receiver.[1] He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the tenth round of the 1983 NFL draft.[2] He played college football at UT Arlington.

Byron Williams
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Williams in 2013
No. 87, 6, 80, 88, 89
Position:Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1960-10-31) October 31, 1960 (age 64)
Texarkana, Texas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:182 lb (83 kg)
Career information
High school:Liberty-Eylau
(Texarkana, Texas)
College:UT Arlington
NFL draft:1983 / round: 10 / pick: 253
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:59
Receiving yards:1,097
Receiving touchdowns:3
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Williams has also been a member of the Philadelphia Eagles, New York Giants, Indianapolis Colts, B.C. Lions, Ottawa Rough Riders, Detroit Lions, Orlando Thunder, Saskatchewan Roughriders and New York/New Jersey Knights Baltimore Stallions.

Professional career

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Philadelphia Eagles

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Williams was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles on September 13, 1983.

New York Giants

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Williams was signed by the New York Giants on October 27, 1983.

References

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  1. ^ "NFL All-Time Players". NFL.com. Retrieved August 28, 2010.
  2. ^ "1983 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved February 5, 2023.