Brian Williams (linebacker)

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Brian Williams
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Position: Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1972-12-17) December 17, 1972 (age 51)
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:243 lb (110 kg)
Career information
High school: Bishop Dunne Catholic School (Dallas)
College: USC
NFL draft: 1995  / Round: 3 / Pick: 73
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Tackles:414
Sacks:6
Interceptions:4
Player stats at PFR

Brian Marcee Williams (born December 17, 1972) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the USC Trojans.

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College career

Williams played college football at the University of Southern California.

Professional career

Williams was drafted in the third round of the 1995 NFL Draft. [1] Williams played for the Green Bay Packers, the Detroit Lions and the New Orleans Saints between 1995 and 2002.

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References

  1. "1995 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-03-31.