Byron Williams (gridiron football)
American gridiron football player (born 1960)
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Byron Keith Williams (born October 31, 1960) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL).[1] He was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the tenth round of the 1983 NFL draft.[2] He played college football for the UT Arlington Mavericks.
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Texarkana, Texas, U.S.
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| Position | Wide receiver | ||||||||
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| Born | October 31, 1960 Texarkana, Texas, U.S. | ||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 182 lb (83 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | Liberty-Eylau (Texarkana) | ||||||||
| College | UT Arlington | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 1983: 10th round, 253rd overall pick | ||||||||
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Williams was also a member of the Philadelphia Eagles, New York Giants, Indianapolis Colts, B.C. Lions, Ottawa Rough Riders, Detroit Lions, Orlando Thunder, Saskatchewan Roughriders, New York/New Jersey Knights, and Baltimore Stallions.
Professional career
Philadelphia Eagles
Williams was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles on September 13, 1983.
New York Giants
Williams was signed by the New York Giants on October 27, 1983.