Terry Williams (defensive back)

Terrance Williams (born October 14, 1965) is a former American football defensive back in the National Football League.

Terry Williams
No. 33
Position:Defensive back
Personal information
Born: (1965-10-14) October 14, 1965
Homestead, Florida
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:197 lb (89 kg)
Career information
High school:Homestead (FL) South Dade
College:Bethune–Cookman
NFL Draft:1988 / Round: 2 / Pick: 37
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com
Player stats at PFR

Williams was drafted by the New York Jets in the 2nd round (37th overall) of the 1988 NFL Draft,[1] where he played for two years until a knee injury ended his playing career. He was released by the Jets in April 1991.[2] His All-America talent on the track earned him a scholarship to play football at Bethune-Cookman College in 1984, where he played under then head coach Larry Little.[3]

Williams currently resides in Daytona Beach, where he has served as the defensive backs coach at Bethune–Cookman University since 1999.[4]

References

  1. Palmer, Pete; Pullis, Ken; Lahman, Sean; Silverman, Matthew; Gillette, Gary (2006). The ESPN Pro Football Encyclopedia: First Edition, p. 1430. New York: Sterling Publishing. ISBN 978-1-4027-4216-3.
  2. Reading Eagle. "Transactions". April 6, 1991, p. 13. Retrieved on August 17, 2014.
  3. Rhodes, Beth. "Little Quick To Recruit Williams Speed Makes Back Viable Pro Prospect". Orlando Sentinel, October 14, 1987. Retrieved on August 17, 2014.
  4. Bethune-Cookman University. "Terry Williams Bio". Retrieved on August 17, 2014.
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