Michael Williams (running back)

Michael Williams was born on July 16, 1961, in Atmore, Alabama.^[1] He attended Escambia County High School in Atmore, Alabama.^[1]

Williams was a member of the college football team at Northeast Mississippi Community College from 1979 to 1980.^[1] He then transferred to Mississippi College and was a member of the Mississippi College Choctaws from 1981 to 1982.^[1]

Williams was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the fourth round, with the 89th overall pick, of the 1983 NFL draft.^[2] He officially signed with the team on May 26, 1983.^[3] He played in 15 games, starting nine, for the Eagles during his rookie year in 1983, rushing 103 times for 385 yards while also catching 17 passes for 142 yards.^[2] Williams appeared in all 16 games, starting one, during the 1984 season, recording 33 carries for 83 yards and seven receptions for 47 yards.^[2] He was released by the Eagles on August 20, 1985.^[3]

Williams signed with the Atlanta Falcons on April 3, 1986, before being released later that year.^[3] On September 23, 1987, he was re-signed by the Falcons during the 1987 NFL players strike.^[3] He played in three games, starting one, for the Falcons that season, rushing 14 times for 49 yards and catching nine passes for 70 yards.^[2] He was released on October 19, 1987, after the strike ended.^[3]