Jimmy Williams (linebacker)
James Henry Williams (born November 15, 1960) is a former American Football linebacker who played mainly for the Detroit Lions in an 11-year career that lasted from 1982 to 1993 in the National Football League. He is currently the defensive line coach for the Western Michigan University football team.
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Position: | Linebacker | ||||||
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Born: | Washington, D.C. | November 15, 1960||||||
Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||
Weight: | 230 lb (104 kg) | ||||||
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High school: | Washington (DC) Woodrow Wilson | ||||||
College: | Nebraska | ||||||
NFL Draft: | 1982 / Round: 1 / Pick: 15 | ||||||
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Williams played college football at University of Nebraska[1] where he was an All-American defensive end. He came into Nebraska as only a walk-on. He was drafted in the first round of the 1982 NFL Draft by the Lions, as the 15th overall pick.
References
- "#96 Jimmy Williams". huskers.com. Retrieved 18 December 2010.
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