Terry Williams (defensive back)

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Terry Williams
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Position: Defensive back
Personal information
Born: (1965-10-14) October 14, 1965 (age 58)
Homestead, Florida, U.S.
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:197 lb (89 kg)
Career information
High school: South Dade (Homestead)
College: Bethune–Cookman
NFL draft: 1988  / Round: 2 / Pick: 37
Career history
Player stats at PFR

Terrance Williams (born October 14, 1965) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive back in the National Football League (NFL).

Williams was selected by the New York Jets in the 2nd round (37th overall) of the 1988 NFL draft, [1] [2] where he played for two years until a knee injury ended his playing career. He was released by the Jets in April 1991. [3] His All-America talent on the track earned him a scholarship to play college football for the Bethune–Cookman Wildcats in 1984, where he played under then head coach Larry Little. [4]

Williams currently resides in Daytona Beach, where he has served as the defensive backs coach at Bethune–Cookman University since 1999. [5]

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References

  1. ↑ Palmer, Pete; Pullis, Ken; Lahman, Sean; Silverman, Matthew; Gillette, Gary (2006). The ESPN Pro Football Encyclopedia: First Edition, p. 1430. New York: Sterling Publishing. ISBN   978-1-4027-4216-3.
  2. ↑ "1988 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved September 24, 2023.
  3. ↑ Reading Eagle . "Transactions". April 6, 1991, p. 13. Retrieved on August 17, 2014.
  4. ↑ Rhodes, Beth. "Little Quick To Recruit Williams Speed Makes Back Viable Pro Prospect". Orlando Sentinel , October 14, 1987. Retrieved on August 17, 2014.
  5. ↑ Bethune-Cookman University. "Terry Williams Bio". Retrieved on August 17, 2014.


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