Greg Williams (safety)
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| Position | Safety | ||||||||
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| Born | August 1, 1959 Greenville, Mississippi, U.S. | ||||||||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||||||
| Weight | 185 lb (84 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | Greenville (MS) Christian | ||||||||
| College | Mississippi State | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 1982: undrafted | ||||||||
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Gregory Williams (born August 1, 1959) is an American former professional football safety in the National Football League (NFL) for the Washington Redskins. He played college football at Mississippi State University.
Early life
Williams was born in Greenville, Mississippi, where he attended and high school football at Greenville Christian School. He then attended and played college football at Mississippi Delta Junior College, before transferring to Mississippi State University in 1979.[1]
Professional career
Williams was signed by the Washington Redskins in 1982 and won Super Bowl XVII with the Redskins that same year.
References
- ^ "Mississippi State's Greg Williams says the Bulldogs' entire defensive..." United Press International. November 17, 1981. Retrieved July 1, 2015.
External links
- Career statistics from NFL.com · Pro Football Reference