Derwin Williams
American football player (born 1961)
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Derwin Dawayne Williams (born May 6, 1961) is a former wide receiver for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). He played for the Patriots from 1985 through 1987.
Brownwood, Texas, U.S.
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| Position | Wide receiver | ||||||
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| Born | May 6, 1961 Brownwood, Texas, U.S. | ||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||
| Listed weight | 180 lb (82 kg) | ||||||
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| High school | Brownwood (TX) | ||||||
| College | New Mexico | ||||||
| NFL draft | 1984: 7th round, 192nd overall pick | ||||||
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* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||||
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After his retirement, Williams became a resident of Pawtucket, Rhode Island, he also began working as a football official and currently works for Conference USA football games. When his son, Mason Williams, became a prospect in baseball, the Williams family moved to Winter Garden, Florida, where Mason could play baseball all year, to increase his chances of receiving a college scholarship.[1] Mason Williams was drafted in the 4th round of the 2015 MLB draft by the New York Yankees.
