Oliver Williams (American football)
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Born: | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | October 17, 1960||||
Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||
Weight: | 194 lb (88 kg) | ||||
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High school: | Junípero Serra (Gardena, California) | ||||
College: | Illinois | ||||
Position: | Wide receiver | ||||
NFL draft: | 1983 / Round: 12 / Pick: 313 | ||||
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Player stats at NFL.com · PFR |
Oliver Williams (born October 17, 1960) is a former American football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL).
College career
Williams began his collegiate career at
University of Illinois. He became a starter going into his first season with the Illini and was named second-team All-Big Ten Conference after catching 38 passes for 760 yards and six touchdowns.[1] As a senior he had 35 receptions for 523 yards and six touchdowns.[2] After his senior season Williams played in the Shrine Bowl.[3]
Professional career
Williams was selected by the
1987 NFL players strike. He had 11 receptions for 165 yards and one touchdown in three games and was released when the strike ended.[9]
Personal life
Williams is the older brother of NFL receiver David Williams.[10]
References
- ^ "Fighting Illini Football History" (PDF). Retrieved June 29, 2020.
- ^ "Catchy name, but this Illini receiver's making his own breaks". Chicago Tribune. August 27, 1989. Retrieved June 29, 2020.
- ^ "East Edges West, 26-25, On Passing of Eason". The New York Times. January 16, 1983. Retrieved June 29, 2020.
- ISBN 9781683581048.
- ^ "The Chicago Bears placed wide receivers Dan Plater and..." United Press International. August 23, 1983. Retrieved June 29, 2020.
- ^ "The St. Louis Cardinals of the NFL Tuesday signed..." July 18, 1984. Retrieved June 29, 2020.
- ^ "Transactions". The New York Times. August 30, 1984. Retrieved June 29, 2020.
- ^ "Oliver Williams Stats". JustSportsStats.com. Retrieved June 29, 2020.
- ^ "NFL Strike Rosters". United Press International. October 1, 1987. Retrieved June 29, 2020.
- ^ "College Football '85 : David Williams Went a Long Way (Illinois) and has Come a Long Way". Los Angeles Times. September 4, 1985. Retrieved June 29, 2020.