Joe Williams (defensive end)

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Joe Williams
No. 79, 77 [1] [2]
Position Defensive end
Personal information
Born (1942-05-12) May 12, 1942 (age 83)
Camden, New Jersey, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight250 lb (113 kg)
Career information
High school Haddon Heights (Haddon Heights, New Jersey)
College Maryland State
NFL draft 1965: undrafted
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only

Joe Williams (born May 12, 1942) is an American former professional football defensive end who played two seasons in the Canadian Football League (CFL) with the Montreal Alouettes and Toronto Argonauts. He played college football at Maryland State College.

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Early life and college

Joe Williams was born on May 12, 1942 in Camden, New Jersey. [3] He attended Haddon Heights High School in Haddon Heights, New Jersey. [2]

Williams played tight end for the Maryland State Hawks of Maryland State College from 1961 to 1964. [3]

Professional career

After going undrafted in the 1965 NFL draft, Williams signed with the Baltimore Colts as a linebacker. [3] He was released on August 10, 1965. [4]

Williams played in 13 games for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL) from 1965 to 1966 as a defensive end. [1] He recovered three fumbles in 1965 and also spent some time on offense. [5] [6] He finished the 1966 CFL season by appearing in one game for the Toronto Argonauts. [1]

Williams signed with the Colts again in 1967 but was released. [2] He played in the Atlantic Coast Football League for the Virginia Sailors from 1967 to 1968, and for the Roanoke Buckskins from 1969 to 1970. [2]

Williams was signed by the Cleveland Browns in 1971, but later released in mid-July 1971. [7] He briefly signed with the Washington Redskins in 1974. [1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Joe Williams". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved February 4, 2026.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Joe Williams". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved February 4, 2026.
  3. 1 2 3 "Colts Sign Md. State Gridder". The Daily Times . Associated Press. April 8, 1965. p. 29. Retrieved February 4, 2026.
  4. "Ex-Maryland Ace Cut From Colts". The Charlotte News . Associated Press. August 10, 1965. pp. 4B. Retrieved February 4, 2026.
  5. "Joe Williams". cflapedia.com. Archived from the original on October 9, 2015. Retrieved October 9, 2015.
  6. Scott, Bob (October 13, 1965). "Williams Back On Defence". Montreal Gazette . p. 38. Retrieved February 4, 2026.
  7. "Football Transactions". Sarasota Herald-Tribune . July 17, 1971. pp. 2C. Retrieved February 4, 2026.