Lee Williams (American football)

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Lee Williams
Lee Williams 1984.jpg
Williams in 1984
No. 99, 97
Position Defensive end
Personal information
Born (1962-10-15) October 15, 1962 (age 63)
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.
Height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight269 lb (122 kg)
Career information
High school Fort Lauderdale (FL) Stranahan
College Bethune-Cookman
Supplemental draft 1984: 1st round, 6th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Sacks 82.5
Interceptions 2
Touchdowns 1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Lee Eric Williams (born October 15, 1962 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the San Diego Chargers sixth overall in the 1984 NFL Supplemental Draft of USFL and CFL Players. [1] He played college football at Bethune-Cookman.

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Early years

Williams attended Stranahan High School. He accepted a football scholarship from Bethune–Cookman University.

Professional career

Williams was selected by the Tampa Bay Bandits in the 1984 USFL Territorial Draft. He was traded to the Los Angeles Express, where he played the 1984 USFL season.

He was also selected by the San Diego Chargers sixth overall in the 1984 NFL Supplemental Draft of USFL and CFL Players. He joined the Chargers to play the 1984 NFL season.

A two-time Pro Bowl selection with the Chargers, Williams also played for the Houston Oilers. [2]

References

  1. "1984 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
  2. "Lee Williams Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 19, 2025.