Michael Williams (running back)
{{Short description|American football player (born 1961)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=June 2024}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Michael Williams
| number = 32, 42
| position = Running back
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1961|7|16}}
| birth_place = Atmore, Alabama, U.S.
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 2
| weight_lb = 220
| high_school = Escambia County (Atmore)
| college = Northeast Mississippi (1979–1980)
Mississippi College (1981–1982)
| draftyear = 1983
| draftround = 4
| draftpick = 89
| pastteams =
- Philadelphia Eagles ({{NFL Year|1983|1984}})
- Atlanta Falcons ({{NFL Year|1986}})*
- Atlanta Falcons ({{NFL Year|1987}})
| statlabel1 = Rushing yards
| statvalue1 = 517
| statlabel2 = Rushing average
| statvalue2 = 3.4
| statlabel3 = Receptions
| statvalue3 = 33
| statlabel4 = Receiving yards
| statvalue4 = 259
| pfr = W/WillMi01
}}
Michael Williams (born July 16, 1961) is an American former professional football running back who played three seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the Philadelphia Eagles and Atlanta Falcons. He was selected by the Eagles in the fourth round of the 1983 NFL draft. He first enrolled at Northeast Mississippi Community College before transferring to Mississippi College.
Early life and college
Michael Williams was born on July 16, 1961, in Atmore, Alabama.{{cite web | url=http://www.profootballarchives.com/players/w/will24400.html | title=Michael Williams | publisher=Pro Football Archives | accessdate=12 December 2024}} He attended Escambia County High School in Atmore, Alabama.
Williams was a member of the college football team at Northeast Mississippi Community College from 1979 to 1980. He then transferred to Mississippi College and was a member of the Mississippi College Choctaws from 1981 to 1982.
Professional career
Williams was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the fourth round, with the 89th overall pick, of the 1983 NFL draft. He officially signed with the team on May 26, 1983. 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. Williams appeared in all 16 games, starting one, during the 1984 season, recording 33 carries for 83 yards and seven receptions for 47 yards. He was released by the Eagles on August 20, 1985.
Williams signed with the Atlanta Falcons on April 3, 1986, before being released later that year. On September 23, 1987, he was re-signed by the Falcons during the 1987 NFL players strike. 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.{{cite web | url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/W/WillMi01.htm | title=Michael Williams | publisher=Pro Football Reference | accessdate=12 December 2024}} He was released on October 19, 1987, after the strike ended.{{cite web | url=http://www.profootballarchives.com/transactions/w/will24400.html | title=Mike Williams NFL Transactions | publisher=Pro Football Archives | accessdate=12 December 2024}}
References
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Category:Players of American football from Alabama
Category:American football running backs
Category:Northeast Mississippi Tigers football players
Category:Mississippi College Choctaws football players
Category:Philadelphia Eagles players
Category:Atlanta Falcons players
Category:People from Atmore, Alabama